S 16
Child Custody Protection Act of 2021
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Bill overview
The Child Custody Protection Act of 2021 aims to criminalize the transportation of minors across state lines specifically to obtain an abortion without adhering to parental involvement laws. It establishes new federal offenses targeting individuals who knowingly transport a minor for an abortion in violation of these laws, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. The bill includes an exception for abortions necessary to save a minor’s life due to a physical condition and also addresses incestuous situations involving minors and abortion transport. It also provides an affirmative defense for those who reasonably believed parental consent was obtained.
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Rob Portman
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