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Introduced
01/19/2019
01/19/2019
In Committee
01/19/2019
01/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions. This bill establishes new criminal offenses related to the transportation of a minor across state lines for an abortion. Specifically, the bill makes it a crime to knowingly transport a minor across a state line to obtain an abortion without satisfying a parental involvement law in the minor's resident state. A parental involvement law requires parental consent or notification, or judicial authorization, for a minor to obtain an abortion. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both. The bill provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a minor whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or condition. Additionally, the bill prohibits and imposes criminal penalties on an individual who commits incest with a minor and knowingly transports the minor across a state line to receive an abortion.
AI Summary
This bill, the Child Custody Protection Act of 2019, amends the United States Code to prohibit the transportation of a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without satisfying the parental involvement law (such as parental consent, notification, or judicial authorization) in the minor's home state. The bill establishes new criminal offenses, with penalties of a fine or up to one year in prison, for those who knowingly transport a minor across state lines to bypass parental involvement laws. However, the bill provides an exception for abortions necessary to save the life of the minor. Additionally, the bill prohibits and imposes criminal penalties on individuals who commit incest with a minor and knowingly transport the minor across state lines to receive an abortion.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/19/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/194/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s194/BILLS-116s194is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s194/BILLS-116s194is.pdf.pdf |
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