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HR 2061 111th Congress House

Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2009

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

Introduced: June 16, 2009 Introduced by: Boozman, John Republican · Arkansas See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues AbortionCivil actions and liabilityDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma care
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Family relationshipsHealth personnel
This bill died when the 111th Congress ended
It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) 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
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 26, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Apr 23, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 23, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 26, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2009 - 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.

Exempts a physician without principal responsibility for making the decision to perform the abortion if the physician 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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2061: Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2061/
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