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 the provision of such drugs unless done by a physician in response to a medical emergency, and it restricts the delivery of these drugs by courier or mail, with specific exceptions for licensed health facilities and pharmacies. Additionally, it requires physicians to verify the existence of a pregnancy before providing these drugs, while removing certain previous documentation requirements.

Furthermore, the bill establishes civil penalties for violations of the new regulations, allowing the attorney general to bring actions against violators and enabling private individuals to file civil suits for violations. It also clarifies that women cannot be prosecuted for seeking or using abortion-inducing drugs. The bill includes provisions for the Texas Supreme Court to have exclusive jurisdiction over constitutional challenges to the Act, which is set to take effect on December 1, 2025.

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