Bill > SB2447

This bill establishes comprehensive reporting requirements for assisted reproductive technology (ART) providers in Texas, mandating that they submit detailed annual reports to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission about their procedures and outcomes. The reports must include extensive data such as the total number of embryos created, their ultimate disposition (including those destroyed, transferred, donated for research, or placed in cryopreservation), the number of pregnancies and live births resulting from ART procedures, and specifics about embryo transfers and potential losses. Providers must report reasons for embryo destruction, including genetic concerns, sex selection, or being unwanted, while ensuring no personally identifiable patient information is disclosed. The department is required to compile these reports into an annual public document published on their website by December 31st, which will provide comprehensive statewide statistics about ART procedures, including success rates broken down by various factors like patient age and use of donor gametes. Providers who fail to comply with these reporting requirements may face administrative penalties, including fines or other disciplinary actions. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving ART providers time to prepare for these new reporting obligations.

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