S. 4066, the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, would eliminate federal approval for mifepristone (also known as RU-486), a medication used for chemical abortion, within 14 days of enactment. The bill would make it illegal to distribute the drug for pregnancy termination and prohibit its labeling for that purpose. Additionally, the legislation establishes a federal civil lawsuit provision allowing women to sue drug manufacturers for any bodily injury or mental health harm they attribute to using the medication, with the ability to recover compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. This federal tort liability takes effect 90 days after the bill becomes law. The bill does not specify funding requirements but would affect pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare providers, and women who use or have used mifepristone for abortion.
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