This bill mandates federal requirements for parental involvement when an unemancipated minor under 18 seeks an abortion, making it unlawful to perform such a procedure without first providing written notification to the minor's parents. A mandatory 96-hour waiting period must be observed after notification, which can be delivered personally or via certified mail. Notification is only waived if a court finds clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse by the parent, with parents defined to include legal guardians. A narrow exception exists for medical emergencies where the minor's life is at risk and immediate treatment is necessary, and parental notification is impossible due to the emergency, requiring specific medical certifications. The bill also grants parents the right to intervene by allowing them to bring an action in federal court to enjoin the performance of the abortion , with the court mandated to issue a temporary injunction. Violations of these requirements carry substantial fines up to $100,000 and imprisonment for up to one year. This Act explicitly states it does not preempt state laws that establish greater parental notification or intervention rights.
Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2023
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma careFamily relationshipsHealth personnel
Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-799| House
| Updated: 1/28/2025
This bill mandates federal requirements for parental involvement when an unemancipated minor under 18 seeks an abortion, making it unlawful to perform such a procedure without first providing written notification to the minor's parents. A mandatory 96-hour waiting period must be observed after notification, which can be delivered personally or via certified mail. Notification is only waived if a court finds clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse by the parent, with parents defined to include legal guardians. A narrow exception exists for medical emergencies where the minor's life is at risk and immediate treatment is necessary, and parental notification is impossible due to the emergency, requiring specific medical certifications. The bill also grants parents the right to intervene by allowing them to bring an action in federal court to enjoin the performance of the abortion , with the court mandated to issue a temporary injunction. Violations of these requirements carry substantial fines up to $100,000 and imprisonment for up to one year. This Act explicitly states it does not preempt state laws that establish greater parental notification or intervention rights.