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HB 1041

Abortion trafficking; create penalties for the crime of.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Eubanks

Mississippi bill criminalizing transporting minors across state lines for abortion access died in committee without passing.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1041

Legislative bill overview

HB 1041 would create criminal penalties for "abortion trafficking" in Mississippi. The bill appears designed to criminalize transporting minors across state lines to obtain abortions without parental consent or notification.

Why is this important

This represents a direct legislative response to the post-Dobbs environment where abortion access varies significantly by state. It would affect families, organizations, and individuals facilitating out-of-state abortion access for minors, with potential ripple effects on travel freedoms and medical decision-making.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental authority vs. minor autonomy: Debate over whether parents should have final say in medical decisions for minors, or whether some minors should access care confidentially
  • Interstate travel restrictions: Questions about whether states can constitutionally penalize facilitating travel across state lines for legal medical procedures
  • Enforcement challenges: Practical difficulties in detecting and prosecuting such activities, and whether it affects medical professionals, family members, or both
  • Abortion access equity: Concerns that such laws effectively deny abortion access to minors in restrictive states who lack independent resources to travel

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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