Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2025

# Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This proposed federal law would require doctors and clinics to notify at least one parent before performing an abortion on anyone under 18 years old (with limited exceptions). The bill mandates a 96-hour waiting period after notification before the procedure could occur. Parents would also be able to sue in federal court to stop an abortion. Violations would result in criminal penalties including fines and up to one year in prison. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill directly affects minors seeking abortions, their parents, and healthcare providers.

Two main exceptions exist: parental notification can be waived if there's a medical emergency or if the minor is a victim of physical abuse. The law applies only to "unemancipated" minors (those not legally independent from their parents). **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 799) is in committee and has not been voted on by the full House. It was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Mary Miller (R-IL). Parental notification laws already exist in many states with varying requirements, so this would establish a nationwide federal standard.