Severe Federal Penalties for Administering Abortion Drugs Without Consent.
This law establishes new, severe federal penalties (up to 25 years in prison) for individuals who knowingly administer abortion-inducing drugs to a pregnant woman without her full, informed consent. The goal is to protect women from forced pharmacological abortions and ensure accountability for perpetrators. Victims of such actions are also granted the right to seek substantial civil damages from the offenders, providing a path for financial recovery.
Key points
New Federal Crime: Administering an abortion-inducing drug without a woman's informed consent is punishable by up to 25 years in federal prison.
Victim Protection: Women who are administered the drug without consent can sue perpetrators for damages, including triple the cost of injuries and punitive damages.
Increased Penalties for Harm: If the action results in serious bodily injury or death to the woman, the offender faces additional, severe prison time.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2955
Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
Process start date: 2025-09-30