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Committee debates HP 191 amendment that would criminalize transporting unemancipated minors for surgical procedures without parental consent
Summary
The Judiciary Committee extensively debated an amendment to HP 191 that would make it a misdemeanor or felony to transport an unemancipated minor to obtain a surgical procedure without parental or guardian consent, including explicit discussion about whether the language reintroduces abortion-related penalties and how broadly it would apply.
The Senate Judiciary Committee spent significant time on HP 191 and an amendment (3027) that would add criminal and civil penalties for intentionally transporting an unemancipated minor within the state to obtain a surgical procedure without parental or guardian permission.
Committee members repeatedly discussed whether the amendment was narrowly focused on unlawful conduct or whether it would sweep more broadly. "I understand that this bill seeks to criminalize the person that gives a minor a ride to an abortion clinic," said Senator Reid, urging that if the intent is to target abortion it should be explicit. Senator Ellis pushed back, saying the measure is…
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