The bill amends R.S. 9:2800.12 to establish a cause of action for the mother of an unborn child against any person or entity that knowingly performs or substantially facilitates an abortion. It introduces the term "unlawful termination of a pregnancy" and specifies that the mother has the right to seek damages for injuries resulting from the abortion. The bill extends the survival period for actions from three to five years from the date of discovery of the damage, with a ten-year peremptive period from the date of the abortion. It also clarifies definitions related to abortion and abortion-inducing drugs, and outlines the types of damages that can be recovered, including statutory, special, general, and exemplary damages.

Additionally, the bill provides protections for certain parties, stating that actions cannot be brought against the woman upon whom the abortion was performed, licensed healthcare providers, or pharmacists acting within their regulatory scope. It allows individuals bringing an action to use initials or pseudonyms to protect the privacy of the mother. The bill is titled the "Justice for Victims of Abortion Drug Dealers Act," emphasizing its focus on providing legal recourse for those affected by unlawful abortions.

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