Abortion; prohibit mail order medicines to procure an.

HB 616 would ban the mailing, selling, or distributing of medicines that cause abortions prohibited under Mississippi law. It directly affects pharmacies, mail-order services, and individuals seeking such medications, prohibiting activities like shipping, advertising, or possessing these medicines with intent to distribute. Key provisions include criminal penalties for violations: felony charges carrying fines of $1,000-$10,000 and 2-5 years in prison. The bill aims to prevent access to abortion-inducing medicines via mail, effective July 1, 2025, if passed. (Note: The bill died in committee in February 2025 and did not become law.)