Bill > HB1254

This bill proposes to expand abortion exemptions in Texas by adding several new provisions to the state's Health and Safety Code. Specifically, the bill creates exemptions for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, various forms of contraception including Plan B and intrauterine devices, and medical procedures related to specific pregnancy-related health conditions. The bill would allow physicians to perform abortions without legal penalty in cases where the pregnant woman is 35 years or older, has a high-risk medical condition, or became pregnant through IVF. Additionally, the bill provides exemptions for medical interventions such as removing a deceased unborn child after a spontaneous abortion, treating ectopic pregnancies, and performing procedures intended to save the life or health of an unborn child. The legislation would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or otherwise on September 1, 2025. These proposed changes aim to provide more medical flexibility and reproductive healthcare options for women in Texas, particularly in circumstances involving medical complexities or assisted reproductive technologies.

Health and Social Services

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