Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

# Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (HR 4964) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This proposed law would require doctors to notify the parents or guardians of minors before performing an abortion, even if the minor travels to another state to obtain the procedure. Currently, some states have parental notification laws, but they only apply within their own borders. This bill would extend those requirements across state lines, meaning a doctor in one state would need to notify parents of a minor patient from another state before proceeding with an abortion. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects minors seeking abortions and their parents or guardians.

It would also impact abortion providers in states with fewer restrictions, potentially requiring them to comply with other states' parental notification requirements. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The measure was sponsored by Representative David Taylor (R-OH). No further action has been taken at this time.