HB 4964 would make it a federal crime to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion in circumvention of the minor's home-state parental involvement laws.
HB 4964, introduced by Rep. David Taylor, would make it a federal crime to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion in circumvention of that minor's home-state parental involvement law, whether the state requires parental consent or simply notification.
This bill combines two of The American Council's core priorities — parental rights and the sanctity of life. State legislatures that require parental involvement in a minor's abortion decision do so to protect both the parent-child relationship and the health and safety of vulnerable minors. HB 4964 would stop adults from helping minors evade those protections simply by driving across a state line.
HB 4964 was introduced on August 12, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, where it remains pending. No further committee action has been recorded, and the bill awaits a hearing or markup before advancing.
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