Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
HB 80 imposes civil liability on individuals or entities distributing abortion-inducing drugs and requires internet service providers to take specific actions related to such content. The bill creates a new criminal offense for violations and authorizes private individuals to file civil lawsuits for breaches of the law. This legislation directly affects distributors of abortion drugs, internet service providers, and those involved in civil litigation under the new provisions. Note: Specific details of the internet service provider duties and criminal offense are not provided in the available bill text.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 18, 2025
Last action Aug 18, 2025
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Committee
1
Aug 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Aug 18, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andy Hopper
RRepublican
P
Nate Schatzline
RRepublican
P
Steve Toth
RRepublican
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