Bill > HB1220

This bill modifies several sections of Texas health and safety code to create specific exceptions to existing abortion restrictions for two primary circumstances: women who are 35 years or older or have a high-risk pregnancy condition, and pregnancies resulting from in vitro fertilization. The bill adds language to multiple sections of existing law that currently prohibit various types of abortions, such as third-trimester abortions, partial-birth abortions, and dismemberment abortions, to allow these procedures in the specified circumstances. Specifically, the bill creates exceptions for abortions performed during the third trimester, partial-birth abortions, dismemberment abortions, and restrictions on abortion-inducing drugs. The exceptions apply when the pregnant woman is 35 or older, has a high-risk condition as determined by a physician, or the pregnancy resulted from in vitro fertilization (IVF). The bill also makes several technical changes to section headings, changing them to reflect the new exceptions. The legislation would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or otherwise on September 1, 2025.

Health and Social Services

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1220