Relating to prohibition of transporting or funding the transportation of an unemancipated minor for an abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
HB 4595 would prohibit transporting or funding the transportation of unemancipated minors (minors under 18 without legal independence) for abortion services, imposing civil penalties and criminal charges for violations. This bill directly affects unemancipated minors seeking abortions, as well as individuals or organizations providing transportation or financial assistance for that purpose. Key provisions include criminalizing both the act of transporting minors and funding such transportation, with penalties ranging from fines to criminal prosecution. The law creates a clear legal barrier for minors under 18 accessing abortion care through transportation support.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Committee
1
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Health
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
5 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
P
Ellen Troxclair
RRepublican
P
Greg Bonnen
RRepublican
P
Hillary Hickland
RRepublican
P
Janie Lopez
RRepublican
Co
Candy Noble
RRepublican
Co
Cody Vasut
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Alders
RRepublican
Co
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
Co
Keresa Richardson
RRepublican
Co
Mark Dorazio
RRepublican
Co
Steve Toth
RRepublican
Co
Wes Virdell
RRepublican
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