What does Preamble of S 3650 do?

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

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3650 do?

This Act has a short title The short title is specified

What does TRANSPORTATION OF MINORS IN CIRCUMVENTION OF CERTAIN LAWS of S 3650 do?

This section amends Part I of title 18, United States Code, by adding a new chapter related to the transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion. It makes it an offense to knowingly transport a minor across a State line with the intent to obtain an abortion, if this action abridges the right of a parent under a law requiring parental involvement in a minor's abortion decision. There are exceptions for life-endangering conditions and for minors and parents who may not be prosecuted or sued for a violation of this section. An affirmative defense is available if the defendant reasonably believed parental consent or notification took place or was presented with documentation showing a court waiver of parental notification. A civil action may be brought by a parent who suffers harm from a violation of this section, unless the parent has committed an act of incest with the minor.

What does CHILD INTERSTATE ABORTION NOTIFICATION. of S 3650 do?

This section amends Part I of title 18, United States Code, to add a new chapter on child interstate abortion notification. A physician who performs an abortion on a minor from another state must provide at least 24 hours' notice to a parent before the procedure. There are exceptions to the notification requirement, including if the minor's state has a law requiring parental involvement or if the minor is a victim of abuse. A parent who suffers harm from a violation of this section may take civil action. The section defines key terms, including 'abortion', 'actual notice', and 'constructive notice'.

What does CLERICAL AMENDMENT. of S 3650 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 S 3650 do?

The provisions of this Act are severable. Unconstitutional provisions do not affect other provisions. The Act takes effect 45 days after enactment.

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Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act — S. 3650

Last updated: 1/15/2026 · Introduced: 1/15/2026

Author: Ashley Moody (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a federal offense for knowingly transporting a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion if it circumvents a state's parental involvement law.
It mandates that physicians performing abortions on minors from out-of-state provide 24 hours' notice to a parent, with exceptions for abuse victims or states already requiring parental involvement.
The bill allows parents who are harmed by violations of these provisions to pursue civil action, while providing affirmative defenses for defendants who reasonably believed parental consent was obtained.

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