Texas law to allow residents to sue abortion pill providers
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The Texas State Senate has passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue doctors and distributors who mail abortion pills in the Lone Star State. The bill was approved on Wednesday and now heads to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. He is expected to sign it into law.
Breakdown
- Texas Senate passed a bill allowing citizens to sue those mailing abortion pills into the state.
- The bill targets out-of-state doctors, manufacturers, and mail delivery companies. 49s
- Violators could face lawsuits of up to $100,000. 1m 1s
- Most abortions in the U.S. are done by pill, with thousands mailed monthly to restricted states. 1m 19s
- The bill could set a precedent for other states or face court challenges. 1m 39s