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TX HB938

TX HB938
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to maternal health care.


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Introduced
01/18/2019
In Committee
05/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019

Introduced Session

86th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to maternal health care.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Family Code to allow unmarried, pregnant minors and mothers of children to consent to medical examination and contraception-related treatment, excluding abortion, without parental consent. The bill defines "contraception" as any reversible method of preventing pregnancy approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The changes take effect on September 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars (on 05/06/2019)

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