"House Bill 7 gives private citizens the right to sue health providers for mailing, prescribing or providing abortion medication to patients in the state of Texas; providers sued under the bill risk penalties of at least $100,000. The bill, which passed after heated negotiations between the state's various anti-abortion advocacy groups, now awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature. Its supporters believe it could represent a new step in the national battle over abortion rights."
"Texas is the largest state to have almost completely outlawed abortion. But thousands of residents each month have continued to terminate their pregnancies by ordering medication from health care providers who practice in states where the procedure remains legal. Those medical professionals work under the protection of shield laws, statutes that hold their home states won't cooperate with an out-of-state prosecution. One estimate suggests that by the end of 2024, more than 3,400 Texans received these telehealth abortions each month."
House Bill 7 gives private citizens the right to sue health providers for mailing, prescribing, or providing abortion medication to patients in Texas, with penalties of at least $100,000. The bill authorizes lawsuits against pharmaceutical manufacturers whose medications are used by Texans for abortion, which could chill drug development and reduce pill availability beyond Texas. The law passed after negotiations among anti-abortion groups and awaits governor's signature. Texas has nearly outlawed abortion, but thousands of residents monthly obtain abortion pills from out-of-state providers operating under shield laws. One estimate projects more than 3,400 Texans will receive telehealth abortions each month by the end of 2024. Telehealth abortions allow patients to terminate pregnancies at home and are endorsed by global health organizations.
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