Safeguarding Teens from Out-of-State Procedures Act; enact.

SB 2048, the "Safeguarding Teens from Out-of-State Procedures Act," makes it a felony for adults to help minors (under 18) obtain abortions or abortion-inducing drugs outside Mississippi without parental consent. Specifically, it criminalizes harboring or transporting a minor within Mississippi for this purpose, with penalties of up to 15 years in prison or a $10,000 fine. The bill explicitly states minors cannot be prosecuted and includes exceptions for medical emergencies like ectopic pregnancies. It died in committee on February 4, 2025, and would not affect abortions already permitted under Mississippi law.