The House is expected to vote on the legislation before the end of June. This will help protect parental autonomy in states with parental notification or consent laws on abortion.
Abortion can involve life-long emotional and physical trauma for women, particularly young girls.
In such situations, the love and support of families is critical and needs to be encouraged. Parents should not be kept in the dark when the welfare of their children and their unborn grandchildren is at stake. Many states have wisely chosen to protect parents' rights in this area, and the intent of their protective laws should not be thwarted.