S. 1005: Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2011

112th Congress · introduced 2011-05-16 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2998)

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Where it came from: introduced 2011-05-16 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2998) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2011

Plain summary

Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2011 - Prohibits any person or organization from performing, permitting facilities to be used to perform, or assisting in the performance of an abortion on an unemancipated minor unless: (1) written notification is provided to each parent of the minor informing them that an abortion has been requested, unless there is clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse of the minor by a parent; (2) there is compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after any required notice has been received by each parent; and (3) there is, if a judicial intervention process is initiated by a notified parent, a final judgement that enjoining the abortion would be unlawful. Prescribes penalties of not more than a $1 million fine and/or imprisonment for not more than 10 years for violating such prohibition. Provides for an exception where a physician without principal responsibility for making the decision to perform the abortion determines that: (1) a medical emergency exists due to a grave, physical disorder or disease that would cause the minor's death if an abortion is not performed; (2) parental notification is not possible as a result of the emergency; and (3) certifications regarding compliance with such rules and the reasons upon which such determinations are based have been entered in the minor's medical records. Requires parental notification through certified mail or personal delivery. Authorizes a notified parent to bring an action in federal court which shall enjoin the abortion: (1) until the court's judgment is final, or (2) permanently unless the court determines that granting such relief would be unlawful.

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Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2011

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Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] · 6 cosponsors

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James E. Risch (R-ID), John Thune (R-SD)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] reported raising $579,216 (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-112s1005.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/112/s>

Record fed-us-cong112-s1005 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112