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This bill proposes a new legal protection for menstrual health data in Texas by prohibiting law enforcement and courts from obtaining, searching, seizing, or producing an individual's menstrual health information through warrants, subpoenas, or other court orders. The bill defines "menstrual health data" broadly as any recorded information related to an individual's past, present, or future menstrual health or menstrual cycles, including digital or electronic data. If law enforcement attempts to obtain such data in violation of this proposed law, any menstrual health data collected and any expert testimony related to that data would be inadmissible in criminal proceedings. This legislation appears to be a response to concerns about potential privacy invasions and legal scrutiny of menstrual health information, particularly in the context of reproductive healthcare. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing time for legal systems and law enforcement agencies to prepare for the new restrictions.

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