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HB 1055

Abortion; create crime of performing by an abortifacient supplied by a person or entity out-of-state.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Eubanks

Mississippi bill criminalizing abortion via out-of-state supplied medication died in committee after being referred to Judiciary.

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Bill Summary · HB 1055

Legislative bill overview

HB 1055 would create a new criminal offense in Mississippi for performing an abortion using an abortifacient (abortion-inducing drug) that was supplied by an out-of-state person or entity. The bill specifically targets the supply chain of medication abortion, making it illegal to use pills obtained from outside Mississippi for abortion purposes.

Why is this important

This bill addresses concerns about medication abortion access across state lines, a growing policy issue since Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization returned abortion regulation to individual states. The bill died in committee, but reflects ongoing legislative attempts to restrict access to abortion pills, which represent an increasing proportion of U.S. abortions and can be obtained through mail or telehealth services from out-of-state providers.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional questions: Similar state laws face legal challenges on interstate commerce and First Amendment grounds, as they may restrict communication about lawful out-of-state services
  • Enforcement challenges: Prosecuting individuals for using medication obtained privately from out-of-state sources raises practical evidentiary and privacy concerns
  • Medical autonomy vs. state interests: Conflicts between state authority to regulate abortion and individual access to FDA-approved medications lawfully available in other jurisdictions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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