A measure that would allow Texas residents to sue out-of-state abortion pill providers advanced to the desk of the governor, Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, setting up the state to be the first to try to crack down on the most common abortion method.
Supporters say it’s a key tool to enforce the state’s abortion ban, protecting women and fetuses.
Opponents see it not only as another way to rein in abortion but as an effort to intimidate abortion providers outside Texas who are complying with the laws in their states – and to encourage a form of vigilantism.
Texas bill allowing residents to sue out-of-state abortion pill providers reaches governor
If Greg Abbott signs, state would become first to try to crack down on the most common abortion method
Supporters say it’s a key tool to enforce the state’s abortion ban, protecting women and fetuses.
Opponents see it not only as another way to rein in abortion but as an effort to intimidate abortion providers outside Texas who are complying with the laws in their states – and to encourage a form of vigilantism.
If the measure becomes law, it’s nearly certain to spark legal challenges from abortion rights supporters.
Under the measure, Texas residents could sue those who manufacture, transport or provide abortion-inducing drugs to anyone in Texas for up to $100,000. Women who receive the pills for their own use would not be liable.
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