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TX SB8
TX SB8Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action.
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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
04/15/2021
04/15/2021
Crossed Over
03/30/2021
03/30/2021
Passed
05/13/2021
05/13/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/19/2021
05/19/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Texas Heartbeat Act, prohibits abortions in Texas after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which typically occurs around 6 weeks of pregnancy. The bill authorizes private citizens to bring civil lawsuits against anyone who performs or assists with an abortion in violation of the law, with successful plaintiffs entitled to at least $10,000 in damages. The bill includes narrow exceptions for medical emergencies, provides for the severability of its provisions, and imposes new documentation requirements on physicians performing abortions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (91)
Paul Bettencourt (R)*,
Brian Birdwell (R)*,
Dawn Buckingham (R)*,
Dustin Burrows (R)*,
Briscoe Cain (R)*,
Donna Campbell (R)*,
Brandon Creighton (R)*,
Bob Hall (R)*,
Kelly Hancock (R)*,
Joan Huffman (R)*,
Bryan Hughes (R)*,
Stephanie Klick (R)*,
Lois Kolkhorst (R)*,
Jeff Leach (R)*,
Eddie Lucio (D)*,
Jane Nelson (R)*,
Angela Paxton (R)*,
Charles Perry (R)*,
Charles Schwertner (R)*,
Shelby Slawson (R)*,
Drew Springer (R)*,
Larry Taylor (R)*,
Steve Allison (R),
Doc Anderson (R),
Trent Ashby (R),
Ernest Bailes (R),
Cecil Bell (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Kyle Biedermann (R),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Brad Buckley (R),
DeWayne Burns (R),
Giovanni Capriglione (R),
Jeff Cason (R),
Travis Clardy (R),
David Cook (R),
John Cyrier (R),
Drew Darby (R),
Jay Dean (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
James Frank (R),
John Frullo (R),
Gary Gates (R),
Craig Goldman (R),
Sam Harless (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Justin Holland (R),
Dan Huberty (R),
Lacey Hull (R),
Todd Hunter (R),
Jacey Jetton (R),
Ken King (R),
Phil King (R),
Matt Krause (R),
John Kuempel (R),
Stan Lambert (R),
Brooks Landgraf (R),
Ben Leman (R),
J.M. Lozano (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Mayes Middleton (R),
Jim Murphy (R),
Andy Murr (R),
Candy Noble (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Chris Paddie (R),
Tan Parker (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Four Price (R),
John Raney (R),
Glenn Rogers (R),
Scott Sanford (R),
Matt Schaefer (R),
Mike Schofield (R),
Matt Shaheen (R),
Hugh Shine (R),
Bryan Slaton (R),
Reggie Smith (R),
David Spiller (R),
Phil Stephenson (R),
Lynn Stucky (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Ed Thompson (R),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Gary VanDeaver (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
James White (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/21 (on 05/19/2021)
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