S 2543 in Congressional Session 110

Bill Number : S 2543

Title : A bill 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 AS OF:
1/22/2008--Introduced. 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: (1) reasonably believed that before the minor obtained the abortion, the required parental consent or notification or judicial authorization took place; or (2) was presented with documentation showing that a court waived parental notification requirements or authorized the minor's abortion.Defines "abortion" as the termination of a pregnancy with an intention other than to increase the probability of a live birth, preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, terminate an ectopic pregnancy, or remove a dead unborn child who died as the result of a spontaneous abortion, accidental trauma, or a criminal assault on the pregnant female or her unborn child. 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.

Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] - 1/22/2008

Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] - 1/22/2008

Sen Bunning, Jim [KY] - 1/22/2008

Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] - 1/31/2008

Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] - 1/22/2008

Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] - 1/24/2008

Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] - 1/22/2008

Sen Cornyn, John [TX] - 1/22/2008

Sen Craig, Larry E. [ID] - 2/14/2008

Sen Dole, Elizabeth [NC] - 1/22/2008

Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] - 1/22/2008

Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] - 1/22/2008

Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] - 1/22/2008

Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT] - 1/22/2008

Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] - 1/22/2008

Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] - 1/22/2008

Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] - 1/22/2008

Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 1/22/2008

Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] - 1/22/2008

Sen Nelson, E. Benjamin [NE] - 1/22/2008

Sen Roberts, Pat [KS] - 1/22/2008

Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] - 1/22/2008

Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL] - 1/22/2008

Sen Smith, Gordon H. [OR] - 1/29/2008

Sen Thune, John [SD] - 1/22/2008

Sen Vitter, David [LA] - 4/10/2008

Sen Voinovich, George V. [OH] - 1/22/2008

Sen Wicker, Roger F. [MS] - 4/10/2008