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TX HB1515
TX HB1515Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action.
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Introduced
03/12/2021
03/12/2021
In Committee
04/15/2021
04/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
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, amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat, except in cases of medical emergencies. It authorizes private individuals to bring civil suits against anyone who performs or aids an abortion in violation of the law's provisions. The bill also includes severability clauses to preserve any constitutional applications of the law if parts are found unconstitutional.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (74)
Dustin Burrows (R)*,
Briscoe Cain (R)*,
Stephanie Klick (R)*,
Jeff Leach (R)*,
Shelby Slawson (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
Committee report sent to Calendars (on 04/30/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1515 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB01515H.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB01515H.pdf |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/analysis/html/HB01515H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01515H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01515I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB01515I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB01515I.pdf |
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