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S. 1241 (112th)

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

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Introduced

21 June 2011

Last action

21 June 2011 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

10 August 2026

Defence

Summary

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit transporting a minor child 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. Makes it an affirmative defense to a prosecution or civil action under this Act that a defendant: (1) reasonably believed that before the minor obtained the abortion, the required parental consent or notification or judicial authorization took place; or (2) was presented with documentation showing that a court waived parental notification requirements or authorized the minor's abortion. Defines "abortion" as the termination of a pregnancy with an intention other than to increase the probability of a live birth, preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, remove a dead unborn child who died as the result of a spontaneous abortion, accidental trauma, or a criminal assault on the pregnant female or her unborn child. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to one year on a physician who performs or induces an abortion on an out-of-state minor in violation of parental notification requirements. Requires such physician to give 24-hour actual or constructive notice to a parent of the minor seeking an abortion, subject to certain exceptions.

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Timeline

  1. 21 June 2011

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 June 2011

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3974-3975)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 June 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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