WACO, Texas (KWTX) - House Bill 7, which passed in September, is now expected to take effect tomorrow, banning out-of-state providers from mailing abortion medication to patients in Texas.
The new law also allow private citizens to sue anyone who prescribes or distributes the medication, offering a minimum reward of $100,000 to successful lawsuits.
Medical professionals voice concerns
During a press conference on House Bill 7, physicians and abortion providers across the U.S. spoke out against the new restrictions.
“Medical decisions should be based on a doctor’s training and a patient’s needs, not a politician’s beliefs,” said Dr. Bhavik Kumar, a TX-based family physician.
Dr. Kristin Lyerly, an OBGYN and Board Chair for the Committee to Protect Health Care, said with this law politi

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