Senate Bill Would Ban Mail-Order Abortion Pills and Block New Abortion Drug Approvals
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This bill would dramatically restrict access to medication abortion (mifepristone), which is currently used in more than half of all abortions in the U.S. Patients would no longer be able to receive abortion pills by mail or from a pharmacy — they'd have to go to a clinic, medical office, or hospital to get the pills in person from a specially certified doctor. This creates significant new barriers, especially for people in rural areas or states with few abortion providers, and eliminates telehealth-based medication abortion entirely.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S292)
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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith reintroduced the SAVE Moms and Babies Act to roll back FDA policies that expanded access to chemical abortion drugs. The bill would restore in-person dispensing requirements, ban mail-order distribution, and prevent the approval of new abortion medications.

The SAVE Moms and Babies Act would require abortion drugs to be dispensed in person by a medical professional and ban distribution through the mail or via telemedicine. It also aims to prevent the FDA from approving new abortion drugs and strengthen reporting for complications.

The Support and Value Expectant (SAVE) Moms and Babies Act would prevent labeling changes for already-approved abortion drugs and stop the FDA from approving new chemical abortion drugs. It mandates in-person medical oversight to protect women from the risks of 'do-it-yourself' abortions.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026
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