Summary
The Texas Legislature passed a law to restrict mail-order abortion pills. The law allows private citizens to sue those involved in sending these medications to or from Texas. The bill is now awaiting the governor's signature.
Key Facts
- The Texas Legislature approved a law to limit mail-order abortion medications.
- Private citizens can sue people or companies involved in mailing or distributing abortion pills to Texas.
- Successful lawsuits can result in at least $100,000 in damages.
- People taking the pills to end a pregnancy cannot be sued.
- The bill allows suing a parent of a pregnant minor for calling about these pills from outside Texas.
- This legislation is part of a wider Republican effort targeting medication abortion.
- Doctors in states with protective laws for abortion may face legal conflicts.
- The bill awaits approval from Governor Greg Abbott.
