Bill > S2955

This bill creates new federal criminal and civil penalties for administering abortion-inducing drugs to a pregnant woman without her informed consent, which is defined as a voluntary, knowing agreement after being fully informed about the drug's nature, purpose, risks, and potential consequences. Under the proposed law, anyone who knowingly and intentionally administers such a drug without consent in interstate or foreign commerce could be fined and imprisoned for up to 25 years. The bill specifically defines abortion-inducing drugs as substances like mifepristone or misoprostol prescribed with the intent to cause an abortion. If the non-consensual administration results in serious bodily injury or death to the woman, additional penalties can be imposed. The bill also establishes a civil remedy allowing the victim to sue for objectively verifiable damages, including three times the cost of injuries and punitive damages, with potential attorney's fees awarded. The legislation expands existing legal definitions related to abortion and unborn children, and modifies the heading of the relevant chapter in the United States Code from "Partial-Birth Abortions" to "Abortions". The bill aims to prevent forced or non-consensual abortions and provide legal recourse for victims.

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