What does Preamble of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act do?

This bill aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code The amendment targets the act of taking minors across state lines The goal is to prevent circumvention of laws requiring parental involvement in abortion decisions

What does SHORT TITLE. of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

What does TRANSPORTATION OF MINORS IN CIRCUMVENTION OF CERTAIN LAWS of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act do?

This section establishes Chapter 117A in Title 18 of the United States Code, concerning the transportation of minors in circumvention of laws relating to abortion. It criminalizes knowingly transporting a minor across state lines with the intent that the minor obtain an abortion, thereby abridging parental involvement laws. The offense carries a potential fine, imprisonment of up to one year, or both. An exception exists if the abortion is necessary to save the minor's life due to a physical disorder or illness. Neither the minor nor the parent can be prosecuted for violations of this section, or related offenses. An affirmative defense exists if the defendant reasonably believed parental consent or notification occurred, or if documentation showed judicial authorization. Parents who suffer harm from a violation may pursue civil action, except in cases of incest. The section defines key terms including 'abortion,' 'law requiring parental involvement,' 'minor,' 'parent,' and 'State'.

What does CHILD INTERSTATE ABORTION NOTIFICATION. of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act do?

This section amends Title 18, United States Code, to establish requirements for notifying parents before an abortion is performed on a minor. Physicians performing abortions on minors who are residents of a state other than where the abortion is performed must provide at least 24 hours of actual notice to a parent, or 24 hours of constructive notice if actual notice is not possible. Several exceptions to the notification requirement exist, including when the abortion is performed in a state with parental involvement laws, a court has waived parental notification, the minor reports sexual abuse, the abortion is necessary to save the minor’s life, or the minor is accompanied by a parent. The definition of 'abortion' includes the use of instruments or substances to intentionally terminate a pregnancy. A parent who suffers harm from a violation of the notification requirements may bring a civil action, unless the parent committed incest with the minor. The term 'minor' is defined as an individual under 18 who is not emancipated.

What does CLERICAL AMENDMENT. of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act do?

This section amends the table of chapters in part I of title 18, United States Code. New items are inserted after the item relating to chapter 117. The new items relate to transportation of minors and child interstate abortion notification.

What does SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act do?

This section establishes the severability of the Act's provisions. If a portion of the Act is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining provisions remain in effect. The Act will become effective 45 days after its enactment.

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Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

Last updated: 8/12/2025 · Introduced: 8/12/2025

Author: David Taylor (R-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill criminalizes knowingly transporting a minor across state lines with the intent of obtaining an abortion, thereby circumventing parental involvement laws, with exceptions for life-saving abortions and cases where parental consent or notification is believed to have occurred.
Physicians performing abortions on out-of-state minors must provide at least 24 hours of actual or constructive notice to a parent, with exceptions including cases where parental notification is waived by a court, the minor reports sexual abuse, or the abortion is necessary to save the minor's life.
Parents who suffer harm from violations of the notification requirements or the transportation provisions may pursue civil action, unless the parent committed incest with the minor.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3650(In Committee)Official page

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