Child Custody Protection Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 4, 2009)
Child Custody Protection 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 safe the life of the minor.
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.
Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to one year on anyone who has committed an act of incest with a minor and knowingly transports such minor across a state line to obtain an abortion.
What just happenedJun 4, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Jun 4, 2009IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 4, 2009IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate