This bill introduces criminal penalties for the transportation of an unemancipated minor without parental consent for the purpose of obtaining a surgical procedure or terminating the minor's pregnancy. A new section, RSA 633:4-a, is added to the Criminal Code, establishing that a person who intentionally transports an unemancipated minor for these purposes without the express written consent of the minor's parent or guardian is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. If the individual has prior convictions for similar offenses, they may face a class B felony charge. The bill clarifies that an unemancipated minor is defined as any child under 18 who is not married or has not been legally emancipated.

The bill also outlines specific exemptions to the law, including actions taken by the minor's parents or legal guardians, individuals with written consent from the parents, common carriers, ambulance drivers, and emergency medical personnel acting in the course of their duties. Notably, it states that the minor's consent is not a valid defense against prosecution under this section. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage. Additionally, the fiscal note indicates that while the revenue impact is projected to be zero, the expenditures related to the implementation of this bill are indeterminable, potentially affecting the judicial and correctional systems.