HB 82 Texas House · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

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.

HB 82 prohibits the distribution of abortion-inducing drugs within Texas, targeting individuals or entities that manufacture, mail, transport, deliver, prescribe, or provide such drugs. It directly affects abortion providers, distributors, and those who facilitate access to these drugs, while excluding internet service providers, search engines, and cloud service providers from liability under the law. The bill creates a private civil right of action, allowing individuals to sue violators for damages related to the distribution of abortion-inducing drugs. These provisions are codified under the new "Women and Child Protection Act" in the Health and Safety Code.
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 18, 2025 Last action Aug 18, 2025
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Aug 18, 2025
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Aug 18, 2025
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