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HB 65 bill establishes strict civil liabilities for anyone involved in the distribution of abortion-inducing drugs in Texas. It enables private citizens to file lawsuits under a qui tam model, bypassing state enforcement and government intervention. The bill includes venue rules favoring plaintiffs, limits judicial review, and establishes broad immunity for government entities. It also includes fee-shifting provisions that penalize anyone who challenges the law in court and fails.
Author (5)
Briscoe Cain
Cody Vasut
Terri Leo-Wilson
Janis Holt
Helen Kerwin
Co-Author (5)
Richard Hayes
Andy Hopper
Tom Oliverson
Steve Toth
Wesley Virdell