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S. 1179

Child Custody Protection Act

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.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV](R-NV)Sponsor
17 cosponsors1 D16 R
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    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
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    Introduced in Senate