House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise laws related to chemical abortion in Montana by establishing specific conditions under which a health care provider may administer a chemical abortion that affects interstate commerce. The bill mandates that providers must physically examine the patient, be present during the procedure, schedule a follow-up visit within seven days, and provide a catch kit and medical waste bag for proper disposal. Violations of these provisions can result in felony charges, fines up to $10,000, and imprisonment for up to three years. However, exceptions are made for cases where the abortion is necessary to preserve the mother's life or for verified ectopic pregnancies.
Additionally, the bill places responsibility on manufacturers of abortion drugs for the proper disposal of these drugs and the remediation of any environmental impacts caused by their byproducts entering public waste systems. Manufacturers can face fines of up to $20,000 for violations related to the disposal of abortion drugs. The bill includes definitions for key terms such as "abortion drug," "chemical abortion," and "health care provider," and it outlines the intent for codification within existing legal frameworks. The bill also includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.