AG Wilson Leads 13 States Supporting Bill to Withdraw Mifepristone from FDA Approval
Summary
Attorney General Alan Wilson of South Carolina announced he is leading 13 other state AGs in a letter supporting Senator Josh Hawley's 'Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act.' The proposed federal legislation would withdraw mifepristone from the FDA's approval list and create a private right of action allowing women harmed by mifepristone to file civil lawsuits.
What changed
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he is leading a coalition of 13 state AGs in support of Senator Josh Hawley's 'Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act.' The proposed federal legislation would withdraw mifepristone from the FDA's approved drug list and establish a private right of action enabling women who experience harm from mifepristone to pursue civil litigation.
If enacted, this legislation would significantly impact pharmaceutical manufacturers producing mifepristone, healthcare providers prescribing or dispensing the drug, and women who have used or may use mifepristone. Affected parties should monitor this legislation's progress and assess potential legal and operational implications.
What to do next
- Monitor legislative progress of the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act
- Review mifepristone-related compliance policies
- Consult legal counsel on potential civil liability exposure
Penalties
Proposed legislation would create civil cause of action allowing women harmed by mifepristone to seek damages in court
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APR 09, 2026
Attorney General Alan Wilson leads pro-life effort to withdraw mifepristone from FDA approval list
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading 13 other states in a letter supporting Senator Josh Hawley’s “Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act.”
This legislation would withdraw mifepristone from the FDA’s approval list. If it becomes law, the act would also create a cause of action for any woman harmed by mifepristone to take civil action.
“As Attorney General, I have supported legislation in South Carolina to reclassify mifepristone and outlaw telehealth abortions,” Attorney General Wilson said. “I have protected life at every opportunity, fighting to defend the unborn in South Carolina courts and courts across the country. This is just another step to ensure we protect those who cannot protect themselves.”
The letter cites the widespread distribution of mifepristone, its current primary use for abortions, and the risks that it poses to the health, safety, and well-being of citizens in every state.
“As a father, the fight to defend life will always be a top priority,” Attorney General Wilson stated. “But it doesn’t stop there. We must protect the lives of the pre-born while also ensuring women who have been harmed can seek justice.”
In addition to South Carolina, attorneys general from the following states joined the letter to Senator Hawley: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas.
You can read the letter here.
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