House
Jul 12, 1999

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.

Summary

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Child Custody Protection Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit transporting an individual under age 18 across a State line to obtain an abortion and thereby abridging the right of a parent under a law in force in the State where the individual resides requiring parental involvement in a minor's abortion decision. Makes an exception if the abortion was necessary to save the life...

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Introduced(3/23/99)
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Passed House
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Sponsor

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Mr. ROS-LEHTINEN

(R) FL – 18

Cosponsors (28)

Latest Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203.

Jul 12, 1999