Texas HB218 prohibits transporting or funding the transportation of an unemancipated minor for an abortion without parental consent, imposing civil.

Texas HB218 amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit the transportation or funding of transportation of an unemancipated minor for an abortion without parental consent. The bill imposes a civil penalty of at least $100,000 for each violation, with the attorney general authorized to recover penalties, attorney's fees, and costs. Additionally, the bill creates a criminal offense, with penalties escalating to a first-degree felony if the unborn child dies as a result of the abortion. The law also mandates the revocation of licenses for health care professionals who violate the prohibition.

Texas HB218 prohibits transporting or funding the transportation of an unemancipated minor for an abortion without parental consent, imposing civil.

Texas HB218 amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit the transportation or funding of transportation of an unemancipated minor for an abortion without parental consent. The bill imposes a civil penalty of at least $100,000 for each violation, with the attorney general authorized to recover penalties, attorney's fees, and costs. Additionally, the bill creates a criminal offense, with penalties escalating to a first-degree felony if the unborn child dies as a result of the abortion. The law also mandates the revocation of licenses for health care professionals who violate the prohibition.