Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-02-26T11:23:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 799 Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/26/2025, 11:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 799

Bill 119 HR 799, also known as the Parental Notification and Intervention Act, aims to address the issue of minors seeking abortions without parental consent. The bill requires that any unemancipated minor seeking an abortion must first notify their parents or legal guardians before proceeding with the procedure.

Under this legislation, if a minor decides to seek an abortion without parental consent, the bill allows for a judicial bypass option. This means that the minor can petition the court to waive the parental notification requirement if they believe that notifying their parents would not be in their best interest.

The bill also includes provisions for cases where the minor is a victim of abuse or neglect, in which case the healthcare provider must report the situation to the appropriate authorities. Additionally, the bill requires healthcare providers to keep detailed records of any minors seeking abortions, including whether or not parental notification was provided. Overall, the Parental Notification and Intervention Act seeks to ensure that parents are involved in the decision-making process when a minor is considering an abortion, while also providing safeguards for minors who may be in vulnerable situations.

Congressional Summary of HR 799

Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2025

This bill restricts the performance of an abortion on an unemancipated minor under 18 years of age.

Specifically, it prohibits a person or organization from performing, facilitating, or assisting with an abortion on an unemancipated minor without first complying with certain requirements, including parental notification and a 96-hour waiting period.

It establishes penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both—for each willful violation.

A parent who is required to be notified of an abortion of an unemancipated minor may sue in federal court to prohibit the abortion.

Parental notification requirements may be waived in a medical emergency or in a case of physical abuse.

Current Status of Bill HR 799

Bill HR 799 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 799 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 799's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 28, 2025