This bill creates a new federal crime for administering abortion-inducing drugs to a woman without her informed consent, targeting situations where such drugs have been transported across state lines. The offense carries penalties of up to 25 years in prison and fines, with an additional 25 years possible if the woman suffers serious bodily injury or death. The legislation also allows affected women to pursue civil lawsuits against those responsible, seeking compensatory damages for physical and psychological injuries, triple damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. The bill defines key terms including "informed consent," "abortion-inducing drugs" (such as mifepristone and misoprostol), and "unborn child," and it expands the definition of conspiracy to include those who distribute abortion drugs without confirming the recipient is a willing pregnant woman. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the legislation.
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