S 403 · 109th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Child Custody Protection Act

Introduced 2005-02-16· Sponsored by Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV]· Senate

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Latest: Cloture on the motion to concur in House amendment not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 42. Record Vote Number: 263. (consideration: CR S10616-10618)(2006-09-29)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2006-09-26
Roll #479
Yea 264Nay 153
Democrats
49 Yea·143 Nay
Republicans
215 Yea·9 Nay
PassedHouse · 2006-09-26
Roll #479
Yea 264Nay 153
Democrats
49 Yea·143 Nay
Republicans
215 Yea·9 Nay
PassedSenate · 2006-07-25
Roll #216
Yea 65Nay 34
PassedSenate · 2006-07-25
Roll #216
Yea 65Nay 34

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Child Custody Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit transporting a minor across a state line to obtain an abortion (deems such transporting to be a de facto abridgment of the right of a parent under any law in the minor’s state of residence that requires parental involvement in the minor’s abortion decision). Makes an exception for an abortion necessary to save the life of the minor. Protects from prosecution or civil liability the minor or the minor’s parents for violations of this Act. Makes it an affirmative defense to a prosecution or civil action under this Act that a defendant reasonably believed that before the minor obtained the abortion, the required parental consent or notification or judicial authorization took place. Authorizes any parent who suffers harm from a violation of this Act to seek relief in a civil action. Defines "parent" to include a guardian, legal custodian, or person standing in loco parentis.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans