Bill > SB2880

This bill establishes comprehensive restrictions on abortion-inducing drugs in Texas, creating a complex legal framework that allows private citizens and qui tam relators to bring civil actions against individuals or entities involved in distributing, manufacturing, mailing, transporting, or providing abortion-inducing drugs. The bill, named the "Women and Child Protection Act," prohibits manufacturing or distributing abortion-inducing drugs within the state and allows for civil lawsuits with potentially significant financial penalties. Key provisions include allowing parents of an unborn child to sue for wrongful death, establishing strict liability for anyone involved in distributing abortion-inducing drugs, and creating a six-year statute of limitations for such actions. The bill also includes several unique legal protections, such as preventing state officials from coordinating enforcement efforts and limiting court jurisdiction over challenges to the law. Notably, the bill includes explicit protections for women seeking abortion and medical emergencies, and contains broad immunity provisions for state officials. The legislation is designed to be highly resistant to legal challenges, with specific provisions aimed at preventing courts from enjoining its enforcement and providing significant statutory damages for violations.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB2880