The Montana Senate endorsed a measure Tuesday that would revive a requirement for parental notification when a woman under 18 plans to have an abortion, despite a 10-year-old court ruling that the requirement is unconstitutional.

Montana lawmakers passed a parental notification law in 1995, but a state District Court ruled in 1999 that it violates a minor's right to privacy.

Senate Bill 374, introduced by Sen. Gary Perry, aims to change that law's language to allow for a new constitutionality test.

The Republican from Manhattan said its absurd that parental consent is currently required for medicines, tattoos and body piercings, but not for abortions.

"If you believe this bill is unconstitutional, then why have you not declared the unconstitutionality of parental authority for all medical procedures," Perry asked fellow lawmakers.