This bill introduces criminal penalties for the transportation of an unemancipated minor without parental consent for the purpose of obtaining a surgical procedure. Specifically, it amends the criminal code by adding a new section, RSA 633:4-a, which classifies such transportation as a class A misdemeanor, escalating to a class B felony for repeat offenders. The bill outlines that an unemancipated minor is defined as any child under 18 who is not married or legally emancipated. Notably, the bill provides exceptions for parents or guardians, individuals with notarized consent, common carriers, and emergency medical personnel. Furthermore, it clarifies that the minor's consent does not serve as a defense against prosecution.

In addition to the criminal penalties, the bill establishes a private right of action under a new chapter, RSA 507-I, allowing individuals to sue for civil damages if they violate the transportation prohibition. The civil action can be initiated by the minor's parent or guardian or by the minor themselves after reaching adulthood, within a specified timeframe. Plaintiffs may seek various forms of damages, including economic and non-economic damages, punitive damages, and recovery of attorney's fees. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.