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HR 1489 108th Congress House

Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2003

Official title: To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of a minor seeking an abortion.

Introduced: May 21, 2003 See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues AbortionChild abuseCivil actions and liabilityCrime and Law Enforcement
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Emergency ManagementEmergency medicineEvidence (Law)FamiliesFamily violenceFines (Penalties)HealthInjunctionsLawMinorsParent and childPhysicians
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 5, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Mar 27, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 27, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 5, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2003 - Prohibits any person or organization from performing, permitting facilities to be used to perform, or assisting in the performance of an abortion on an unemancipated minor under age 18, without: (1) clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse of the minor by the parent and the provision of written notification to the parents; (2) compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents; and (3) compliance with judicial intervention procedures. Prescribes penalties of up to ten years' imprisonment and/or a $1 million fine for violating such prohibition.

Provides for an exception where a physician without principal responsibility for making the decision to perform the abortion determines that: (1) a medical emergency exists due to a grave, physical disorder or disease that would cause the minor's death if an abortion is not performed; (2) parental notification is not possible as a result of the emergency; and (3) certifications and determinations to that effect have been entered in the minor's medical records.

Requires parental notification through certified mail or personal delivery.

Authorizes a notified parent to bring an action in Federal district court which shall enjoin the abortion: (1) until the court's judgment is final; or (2) permanently unless the court determines that granting such relief would be unlawful.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 18
All 18 Republican 10
R
Boozman, John
Arkansas · Dec 8, 2003
Burr, Richard
· Dec 8, 2003
HOEKSTRA, PETER
· Dec 8, 2003
LUCAS, KEN
· Jun 25, 2003
 R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Jun 10, 2003
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 3, 2003
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · May 21, 2003
Janklow, William
· May 21, 2003
SMITH, NICK
· May 21, 2003
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · May 14, 2003
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · May 14, 2003
DeMint, James
· May 14, 2003
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · May 14, 2003
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · May 14, 2003
SHADEGG, JOHN
· May 14, 2003
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 14, 2003
Toomey, Patrick
· May 14, 2003
 R
Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · May 14, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1489: Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1489/
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