Texas HB991 establishes civil liability for abortion-inducing drugs and duties for internet service providers.

The Women and Child Safety Act in Texas establishes civil liability for individuals who distribute abortion-inducing drugs, with strict liability for wrongful death or personal injury resulting from their use. It also creates a criminal offense for knowingly paying or reimbursing abortion costs. The act mandates internet service providers to block access to information facilitating elective abortions or abortion-inducing drugs. It authorizes private civil actions against violators and prohibits public enforcement of these provisions.

Texas HB991 establishes civil liability for abortion-inducing drugs and duties for internet service providers.

The Women and Child Safety Act in Texas establishes civil liability for individuals who distribute abortion-inducing drugs, with strict liability for wrongful death or personal injury resulting from their use. It also creates a criminal offense for knowingly paying or reimbursing abortion costs. The act mandates internet service providers to block access to information facilitating elective abortions or abortion-inducing drugs. It authorizes private civil actions against violators and prohibits public enforcement of these provisions.