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.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Aug 18, 2025
Last action Aug 18, 2025
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Aug 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Aug 18, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
Co
Andy Hopper
RRepublican
Co
Janis Holt
RRepublican
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