Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that criminalizes the transportation of pregnant minors across state lines with the intention of the minor obtaining an abortion, with certain exceptions.

Highlights:

• Makes it illegal to knowingly transport a pregnant minor across state lines in order to obtain an abortion, as a way to escape state laws requiring parental consent (Sec. 2).

• Establishes a fine and/or up to one year of imprisonment for anyone who violates this law (Sec. 2).

• Provides an exception to the law if the life of the pregnant minor is endangered (Sec. 2).

• Makes it a crime to knowingly transport a minor across state lines to get an abortion after committing incest with a minor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that criminalizes the transportation of pregnant minors across state lines with some exceptions.

Highlights:

• Makes it illegal to knowingly transport a pregnant minor across state lines in order to obtain an abortion, as a way to escape state laws requiring parental consent (Sec. 2).

• Establishes a fine and/or up to one year of imprisonment for anyone who violates this law (Sec. 2).

• Provides an exception to the law if the life of the pregnant minor is endangered (Sec. 2).

• Makes it a crime to knowingly transport a minor across state lines to get an abortion after committing incest with a minor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text