Abortion-inducing drugs; manufacture, distribution, and transport prohibited, exceptions provided, qui tam suit against certain persons who violate prohibition authorized and provided for, remedies provided

HB 118 prohibits the manufacture, distribution, mailing, transport, or prescription of abortion-inducing drugs in Alabama, with narrow exceptions for non-abortion purposes or specific medical emergencies (like ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage-related care). It creates a private lawsuit mechanism ("qui tam") allowing individuals to sue violators for $100,000 plus fees, but explicitly blocks lawsuits against hospitals, healthcare providers, delivery services (like Uber), internet companies, and women using the drugs for abortion. The bill exempts certain entities, including hospitals, transportation network companies, and out-of-state pharmacies, from being sued under this provision. This bill directly affects pharmacies, healthcare providers, and drug distributors within Alabama, while maintaining Alabama’s existing near-total abortion ban.