Texas GOP Lawmakers Propose Amending Abortion Ban Linked to Deaths and a Rise in Sepsis Cases

While the bill attempts to mitigate the criminal risk for providers handling pregnancy complications, it leaves intact the most powerful deterrent: steep penalties of up to $100,000 in fines, 99 years in prison and loss of medical license for those who violate the law.

If I'm a doctor, there is no way I'm sticking my neck out, even if this law opens the door a crack. No one wants to be the test case for what is or isn't going to send you to prison for the rest of your life.