United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 18 R cosponsors

HR 4964 — Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 18 sponsors

    1 primary, 17 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (18 R).

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Summary

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act This bill creates new federal crimes related to transporting a minor across state lines for an abortion. Specifically, the bill makes it a crime to knowingly transport a minor across a state line to obtain an abortion without satisfying the requirements of a parental involvement law in the minor's resident state. A parental involvement law requires parental consent or notification, or judicial authorization, for a minor to obtain an abortion. The bill prohibits an individual who has committed incest with a minor from knowingly transporting the minor across a state line to receive an abortion. Finally, the bill makes it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform or induce an abortion on an out-of-state minor without first notifying the minor's parent.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill creates new provisions in Title 18 to prohibit the transportation of minors across state lines for abortions without parental involvement and establishes penalties for violations.

  • Title 18, United States Code

    CHAPTER 117A--TRANSPORTATION OF MINORS IN CIRCUMVENTION OF CERTAIN LAWS RELATING TO ABORTION Sec. 2431. Transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion. Sec. 2432. Transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion

    Establishes a new chapter regarding the transportation of minors for abortions to ensure parental involvement.

  • Title 18, United States Code

    Sec. 2431. Transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion (a) Offense.--Except as provided in subsection (b), whoever knowingly transports a minor across a State line, with the intent that such minor obtain an abortion, and thereby in fact abridges the right of a parent under a law requiring parental involvement in a minor's abortion decision, in force in the State where the minor resides, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

    Introduces a criminal offense for transporting minors for abortions in violation of parental consent laws.

  • Title 18, United States Code

    Sec. 2432. Transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion Notwithstanding section 2431(b)(2), whoever has committed an act of incest with a minor and knowingly transports the minor across a State line with the intent that such minor obtain an abortion, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

    Specifies penalties for transporting minors for abortions in cases of incest.

  • Title 18, United States Code

    CHAPTER 117B--CHILD INTERSTATE ABORTION NOTIFICATION Sec. 2435. Child interstate abortion notification.

    Establishes a new chapter for child interstate abortion notification requirements.

  • Title 18, United States Code

    Sec. 2435. Child interstate abortion notification (a) Offense.--A physician who knowingly performs or induces an abortion on a minor in violation of the requirements of this section shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

    Creates an offense for physicians performing abortions on minors without following specified notification requirements.

  • Title 18, United States Code

    Sec. 2435. (2) Parental notification.--A physician who performs or induces an abortion on a minor who is a resident of a State other than the State in which the abortion is performed must provide, or cause his or her agent to provide, at least 24 hours actual notice to a parent of the minor before performing the abortion.

    Mandates that physicians give at least 24 hours' notice to a parent before performing an abortion on a minor from another state.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4964 do?
Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act This bill creates new federal crimes related to transporting a minor across state lines for an abortion. Specifically, the bill makes it a crime to knowingly transport a minor across a state line to obtain an abortion without satisfying the requirements of a parental involvement law in the minor's resident state. A parental involvement law requires parental consent or notification, or judicial authorization, for a minor to obtain an abortion. The bill prohibits an individual who has committed incest with a minor from knowingly transporting the minor across a state line to receive an abortion. Finally, the bill makes it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform or induce an abortion on an out-of-state minor without first notifying the minor's parent.
Who sponsors HR 4964?
HR 4964 is sponsored by Taylor, David J. (Republican), Onder, Robert F. (Republican), Harris, Mark (Republican), Clyde, Andrew S. (Republican), LaMalfa, Doug (Republican), Arrington, Jodey C. (Republican), Aderholt, Robert B. (Republican), Miller, Mary E. (Republican), Estes, Ron (Republican), Fulcher, Russ (Republican), Ellzey, Jake (Republican), Smith, Christopher H. (Republican), Biggs, Sheri (Republican), Guest, Michael (Republican), Rouzer, David (Republican), Self, Keith (Republican), Hudson, Richard (Republican), and Fuller, Clay (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4964?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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