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Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2005

Introduced: June 17, 2005 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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.
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Jul 1, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jun 17, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 17, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2005 - 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 unless: (1) written notification is provided to the parents of the minor informing the parents that an abortion has been requested, unless there is clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse of the minor by the parent; (2) there is compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents; and (3) there is compliance with the judicial intervention process. Prescribes penalties of not more than a $1 million fine and/or imprisonment for not more than 10 years 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 regarding compliance with such rules and the reasons upon which such determinations are based 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 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.

What's happening now July 1, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2971: Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2971/
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"H.R. 2971: Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2971/.
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H.R. 2971, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2971/.
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