The bill amends the Health and Safety Code to regulate the provision of abortion-inducing drugs more strictly. It defines "provide" in relation to these drugs and introduces the term "supplier of an abortion-inducing drug." The bill prohibits individuals from knowingly providing such drugs to pregnant women unless they are physicians and the provision is in response to a medical emergency. It also restricts the delivery of these drugs by courier or mail, with specific exceptions for licensed physicians, health facilities, and pharmacies. Additionally, the bill mandates that physicians must examine the pregnant woman in person and verify the existence of a pregnancy before providing the drugs.

Furthermore, the bill establishes civil penalties for violations, allowing the attorney general to bring actions against those who violate the new provisions. It includes a civil penalty of at least $100,000 for each violation and allows private individuals to file civil actions for violations as well. The bill also clarifies that women who seek or obtain abortion-inducing drugs cannot be prosecuted under this subchapter. The changes will take effect on December 1, 2025, and the Texas Supreme Court is given exclusive jurisdiction over any constitutional challenges to the Act.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 171.061, Health and Safety Code 171.063 (Health and Safety Code 171)