Mississippi HB1542 creates penalties for abortion trafficking, specifically targeting those who transport a pregnant minor across state lines for an.
Mississippi HB1542 establishes the crime of abortion trafficking, which involves transporting a pregnant minor across state lines for an abortion without the consent of her parents or legal guardian. The bill defines "abortion trafficking" as the act of recruiting, harboring, or transporting a pregnant minor for an abortion with the intent to conceal it from her parents or guardian. Violators face felony charges, including fines and imprisonment. An affirmative defense exists if the minor's parent or guardian consented to the trafficking.
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