Pennsylvania HB1845 amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to define "abortion drug" and establish manufacturer liability for environmental contamination.
Pennsylvania HB1845 amends the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act to define "abortion drug" as any medicine, drug, or substance used to intentionally terminate a pregnancy. The bill holds manufacturers strictly liable for environmental contamination caused by abortion drugs, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Manufacturers must ensure proper disposal and mitigate environmental effects. If contamination is found in wastewater or public water systems, manufacturers are jointly and severally liable for cleanup and remediation.
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