"This bill would not stop young women from having abortions. It would just force many to travel alone," said Julia Ernst, legislative counsel for the Center for Reproductive Law and Policy (CRLP). "CCPA is an attack on the right to choose abortion, aimed at a group of women whose access is already threatened."

In the United States, the right to travel without government interference and the right to associate with whomever one chooses are protected constitutional rights. However, this anti-abortion legislation would violate these rights by forcing a minor to comply with her own state’s law in addition to any requirements in the state in which she seeks an abortion, or risk prosecution of anyone who accompanies her. Minors traveling alone do not face a penalty.

If CCPA becomes law, its impact will vary from state to state. In all 50 states, CCPA could override the current state law or impose a parental involvement requirement in states where there currently is no such abortion restriction. For example, CCPA will override Ohio's law for some minors by requiring enforcement of other states' laws within Ohio’s borders. Despite the clear statement by the Ohio Legislature that minors should be able to notify other trusted family members, some people within the state of Ohio – some minors and Ohio abortion providers – will be required to comply with forced parental involvement laws of other states.