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Severe Federal Penalties for Administering Abortion Drugs Without Consent.

This Act establishes new, severe federal penalties, including up to 25 years in prison, for individuals who knowingly and intentionally administer abortion-inducing drugs to a pregnant woman without her informed consent. Citizens gain the right to seek civil remedies, including damages for psychological and physical injuries, as well as punitive damages. The goal is to protect women from forced abortions, particularly involving drugs transported across state lines.
Key points
New Federal Crime: Administering an abortion-inducing drug to a woman without her informed consent is punishable by up to 25 years in prison and a fine.
Dual Penalty for Serious Harm: If the non-consensual administration results in serious bodily injury or death to the woman, the offender faces an additional prison term of up to 25 years.
Right to Civil Remedy: Victims can sue perpetrators for damages, including objectively verifiable money damages, three times the cost of injuries, and punitive damages.
Conspiracy Definition: Conspiracy includes selling, shipping, or giving an abortion-inducing drug without taking reasonable measures to ensure the recipient is a pregnant woman wishing to obtain an abortion.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6466
Sponsor: Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8]
Process start date: 2025-12-04