H.R. 799: Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2025, aims to establish requirements regarding parental notification when an unemancipated minor (someone under 18 who is not legally independent) seeks an abortion. Here are the key components of the bill:

Parental Notification Requirements

The bill makes it illegal for anyone to perform an abortion on an unemancipated minor unless they provide written notification to the minor's parents. Specifically:

• The notification must inform the parents that an abortion has been requested for their child.
• A judicial waiver of parental notification is allowed only if the court finds clear evidence of physical abuse by the parent.
• There is a 96-hour waiting period after the parents are notified before the abortion can take place.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

If a person or organization fails to comply with the notification requirements, they may face a fine of up to $100,000 or imprisonment for up to one year per violation.

Exceptions for Medical Emergencies

The notification requirement does not apply in cases of medical emergencies where:

• A medical emergency exists that could lead to the minor's death if not treated immediately, even if it compromises the unborn child.
• Parental notification is not feasible due to the nature of the emergency.
• Documentation of the emergency and rationale must be recorded in the minor's medical records.

Details of Parental Notification

The notification to parents must be either:

• Delivered personally to the parent, or
• Sent via certified mail, ensuring it is addressed to the parent's usual residence and delivered only to the parent.

Parental Rights to Intervene

Parents who receive a notification may take legal action in federal court to block the abortion. The court is required to issue a temporary injunction against the abortion until the matter is resolved, and may permanently block the procedure unless it determines such a relief would be illegal.

State Laws and Preemption

The bill does not override any state laws that might offer greater parental notification or intervention rights than those outlined in this bill.

Effective Date and Legal Severability

Upon enactment of the bill, its provisions will take effect immediately. If any part of the bill is deemed unconstitutional, that determination will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

Relevant Companies

• PHR - Companies involved in the healthcare sector that provide abortions or reproductive health services may need to update protocols and compliance measures in response to the bill's requirements.
• PLX - Pharmaceutical manufacturers that produce abortifacients may see changes in demand or regulatory burdens based on the provisions of this act.