Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Protect Statutory Termination of Abortions from Taxpayer-funded Excursions Lines Act” or the “Protect S.T.A.T.E. Lines Act”.
Protect Statutory Termination of Abortions from Taxpayer-funded Excursions Lines Act
A BILL
To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Prohibition on use of Federal funds for travel expenses of individuals crossing State lines for an abortion
In general— No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion. In this subsection, the term “State” means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States.
Exception— The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply to any travel expenses—
if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or
in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed.