Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs; making conforming changes and harmonizing conforming provisions; authorizing a private civil right of action.
What changed between versions
Added explicit exemption for pregnant women who abort or seek to abort their unborn child from civil liability.
Added exemption for possession, distribution, or provision of abortion-inducing drugs for purposes that do not include performing or assisting an abortion.
Added specific exemption for common carriers transporting passengers to abortion providers if they are unaware of the passenger's destination.
Added qui tam enforcement provisions allowing private individuals to sue for violations with statutory damages of at least $100,000 per violation.
Added new definition for 'abortion provider' meaning a person that performs elective abortions.
Modified the statute of limitations to allow actions to be brought within six years of when the cause of action accrues.
Added market-share liability provision allowing claims against all manufacturers if the specific manufacturer cannot be identified.
