
Culture & Conversation Sexual Health
This law was last updated on Sep 6, 2018
This law is Anti–Choice
H 7735
Failed to Pass
Feb 28, 2018
Primary Sponsors: 5
Total Sponsors: 5
H 7735 would make the practice of aiding a minor in the process of getting an abortion a civil and criminal offense.
Current Rhode Island law requires a minor seeking an abortion to provide consent, along with consent from one parent or guardian, or a court order.
The bill would prohibit a person from intentionally causing, aiding, or assisting a minor in obtaining an abortion without the consents required by law.
Any person except for a minor who violates this provision would be civilly liable to the minor and to the person or persons required to give the consent.
Any person who knowingly transports a minor across a state line with the intent that such minor obtain an abortion without the consent or consents required by law would be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment for up to five years, and/or a fine of up to $5,000.
Related Legislation
Companion bill to S 2791.
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