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. Additionally, it states that the minor's consent is not a valid defense against prosecution.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a private right of action for civil suits against individuals who violate the new law. This allows parents or guardians, as well as the minor once they reach adulthood, to seek damages, including economic and non-economic damages, punitive damages, and recovery of attorney's fees. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage. Overall, the bill aims to protect minors from unauthorized medical procedures while providing legal recourse for violations.