Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

Summary

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit transporting a minor across a state line to obtain an abortion (deems such transporting to be a de facto abridgment of the right of a parent under any law in the minor’s state of residence that requires parental involvement in the minor’s abortion decision). Makes an exception for an abortion necessary to save the life of the minor. Protects from prosecution or civil liability the minor or the minor’s parents for violations of this Act. Makes it an affirmative defense to a prosecution or civil action under this Act that a defendant reasonably believed that before the minor obtained the abortion, the required parental consent or notification or judicial authorization took place. Authorizes any parent who suffers harm from a violation of this Act to seek relief in a civil action. Defines "parent" to include a guardian, legal custodian, or person standing in loco parentis. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to one year on an physician who performs or induces an abortion on an out-of-state minor without complying with parental notification requirements. Allows certain exceptions, including abortions necessary to save the life of the minor.

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 11 July 2005

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 11 July 2005

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• Received in Senate (text)

  Received in Senate · EN · 1 July 2005

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• Received in Senate (PDF)

  Received in Senate · EN · 1 July 2005

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 27 April 2005

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 27 April 2005

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 27 April 2005

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 21 April 2005

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 21 April 2005

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 21 April 2005

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 10 February 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 10 February 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 February 2005

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