Bill > HB395

This bill makes several modifications to Texas law regarding abortion exceptions and legal provisions. Specifically, it adds an exception to abortion prohibitions for pregnancies resulting from sexual assault, sexual assault, or aggravated sexual assault, without requiring the pregnant patient to file a police report, provide forensic evidence, or pursue prosecution of the alleged offense. The bill updates various sections of the Health and Safety Code to clarify that patients cannot be prosecuted for seeking an abortion under these specific circumstances. It also repeals Chapter 6-1/2, Title 71 of the Revised Statutes, which likely relates to previous abortion restrictions. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the immediate effect vote. The key changes aim to provide additional legal protections and exceptions for abortion access in cases of sexual assault, while maintaining other existing regulations and prohibitions around abortion in Texas.

Health and Social Services

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