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1 New Section; Criminal Code; Illegal Transporting of a Minor for a Surgical Procedure. Amend RSA 633 by inserting after section 4 the following new section:
633:4-a Illegal Transporting of a Minor for a Surgical Procedure.
I. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if such person intentionally transports a unemancipated minor within this state for the purpose of obtaining a surgical procedure for the minor without the express written consent of the minor's parent or guardian.
II. A person shall be guilty of a class B felony if the person is convicted of violating this section and has previously been convicted of 2 or more offenses under paragraph I.
III. For the purpose of this section, an unemancipated minor shall mean any minor child under 18 years of age who is not married or has not by court order otherwise been freed from the care, custody, and control of his or her parents.
IV. This section does not apply to:
(a) The parents or legal guardian of the unemancipated minor;
(b) A person who has obtained the written, notarized consent of the
unemancipated minor's parent or legal guardian;
(c) A common carrier transporting passengers in the course and scope of their business; or
(d) An ambulance driver or operator and any corresponding emergency
medical services personnel acting within the course and scope of their duties.
V. It shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this section that the unemancipated minor consented to the actions prohibited by paragraph I.
2 New Chapter; Private Right of Action for Transporting a Minor for a Surgical Procedure Contrary to Law. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 507-H the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 507-I
PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR TRANSPORTING A MINOR
FOR A SURGICAL PROCEDURE CONTRARY TO LAW
507-I:1 Liability; Who May Bring Suit.
I. A person who violates RSA 633:4-a, I, may be held liable in a civil action.
II. The civil action may be brought on behalf of the minor child by:
(a) The parent or guardian of the minor child; or
(b) The minor, after reaching 18 years of age, and within 7 years of reaching 18 years of age.
507-I:2 Damages. In a civil action arising from a violation of this chapter, the plaintiff may
recover from the person who violated this chapter:
I. Economic damages;
II. Noneconomic damages, including damages for pain and suffering;
III. Punitive damages; and
IV. Reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 New Section; Criminal Code; Illegal Transporting of a Minor for a Surgical Procedure. Amend RSA 633 by inserting after section 4 the following new section:
633:4-a Illegal Transporting of a Minor for a Surgical Procedure.
I. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if such person intentionally transports a unemancipated minor within this state for the purpose of obtaining a surgical procedure for the minor without the express written consent of the minor's parent or guardian.
II. A person shall be guilty of a class B felony if the person is convicted of violating this section and has previously been convicted of 2 or more offenses under paragraph I.
III. For the purpose of this section, an unemancipated minor shall mean any minor child under 18 years of age who is not married or has not by court order otherwise been freed from the care, custody, and control of his or her parents.
IV. This section does not apply to:
(a) The parents or legal guardian of the unemancipated minor;
(b) A person who has obtained the written, notarized consent of the
unemancipated minor's parent or legal guardian;
(c) A common carrier transporting passengers in the course and scope of their business; or
(d) An ambulance driver or operator and any corresponding emergency
medical services personnel acting within the course and scope of their duties.
V. It shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this section that the unemancipated minor consented to the actions prohibited by paragraph I.
2 New Chapter; Private Right of Action for Transporting a Minor for a Surgical Procedure Contrary to Law. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 507-H the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 507-I
PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR TRANSPORTING A MINOR
FOR A SURGICAL PROCEDURE CONTRARY TO LAW
507-I:1 Liability; Who May Bring Suit.
I. A person who violates RSA 633:4-a, I, may be held liable in a civil action.
II. The civil action may be brought on behalf of the minor child by:
(a) The parent or guardian of the minor child; or
(b) The minor, after reaching 18 years of age, and within 7 years of reaching 18 years of age.
507-I:2 Damages. In a civil action arising from a violation of this chapter, the plaintiff may
recover from the person who violated this chapter:
I. Economic damages;
II. Noneconomic damages, including damages for pain and suffering;
III. Punitive damages; and
IV. Reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.