S 8 in Congressional Session 109

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S 8

 

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:
1/24/2005--Introduced. Child Custody Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit transporting a minor 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 save the life of the minor. Protects from prosecution or civil liability the minor or the minor’s parents for violations of this Act. Makes it an affirmative defense to a prosecution or civil action under this Act that a defendant reasonably believed that before the minor obtained the abortion, the required parental consent or notification or judicial authorization took place. Authorizes any parent who suffers harm from a violation of this Act to seek relief in a civil action. Defines "parent" to include a guardian, legal custodian, or person standing in loco parentis.

Votes

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.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
This Bill was not Voted in the US House

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S 8
 
Bill Number : S 8
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.
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 1/24/2005)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] - 7/12/2006

    Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] - 4/5/2005

    Sen Allen, George [VA] - 1/24/2005

    Sen Bennett, Robert F. [UT] - 7/18/2006

    Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] - 1/24/2005

    Sen Bunning, Jim [KY] - 1/24/2005

    Sen Burns, Conrad R. [MT] - 2/17/2005

    Sen Burr, Richard [NC] - 3/2/2005

    Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] - 1/25/2005

    Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] - 1/24/2005

    Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] - 7/13/2006

    Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] - 2/28/2005

    Sen Cornyn, John [TX] - 2/28/2005

    Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] - 1/24/2005

    Sen DeWine, Mike [OH] - 1/26/2005

    Sen Dole, Elizabeth [NC] - 1/24/2005

    Sen Enzi, Michael B. [WY] - 1/26/2005

    Sen Frist, William H. [TN] - 1/24/2005

    Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] - 3/10/2005

    Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] - 1/24/2005

    Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] - 1/24/2005

    Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT] - 3/8/2005

    Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] - 3/8/2005

    Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] - 1/31/2005

    Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] - 3/2/2005

    Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] - 1/24/2005

    Sen Lott, Trent [MS] - 2/10/2005

    Sen Martinez, Mel [FL] - 2/18/2005

    Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 1/25/2005

    Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] - 1/24/2005

    Sen Nelson, E. Benjamin [NE] - 3/8/2005

    Sen Roberts, Pat [KS] - 1/31/2006

    Sen Santorum, Rick [PA] - 1/24/2005

    Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] - 1/24/2005

    Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL] - 3/8/2005

    Sen Smith, Gordon H. [OR] - 2/28/2005

    Sen Talent, Jim [MO] - 3/8/2005

    Sen Thune, John [SD] - 3/7/2005

    Sen Vitter, David [LA] - 1/31/2005

    Sen Voinovich, George V. [OH] - 4/11/2005

    Sen Warner, John [VA] - 4/5/2005

Other Info

Bill Number : S 8
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.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
1/24/2005:Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.