Texas HB82 establishes civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and facilitates enforcement of abortion laws.
The Women and Child Protection Act prohibits the manufacture, distribution, mailing, transport, delivery, or provision of abortion-inducing drugs in Texas. It allows for civil actions against violators, including entities and individuals. The act authorizes private civil rights of action and qui tam actions, providing for damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees. It also establishes immunity for state officials and political subdivisions from certain actions related to abortion enforcement.
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