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TX SB8
Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for elective abortion.
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Introduced
07/18/2017
07/18/2017
In Committee
07/23/2017
07/23/2017
Crossed Over
07/26/2017
07/26/2017
Passed
Dead
08/17/2017
08/17/2017
Introduced Session
85th Legislature 1st Special Session
Bill Summary
Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for elective abortion.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Insurance Code to prohibit qualified health plans offered through a health benefit exchange from providing coverage for elective abortions. It also establishes requirements for health benefit plans that do provide coverage for elective abortions, such as requiring separate premiums and enrollment for that coverage. The bill applies to health plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after April 1, 2018, and takes effect on December 1, 2017.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (20)
Paul Bettencourt (R)*,
Brian Birdwell (R)*,
Dawn Buckingham (R)*,
Konni Burton (R)*,
Donna Campbell (R)*,
Brandon Creighton (R)*,
Craig Estes (R)*,
Bob Hall (R)*,
Kelly Hancock (R)*,
Don Huffines (R)*,
Joan Huffman (R)*,
Bryan Hughes (R)*,
Lois Kolkhorst (R)*,
Jane Nelson (R)*,
Robert Nichols (R)*,
Charles Perry (R)*,
Charles Schwertner (R)*,
Kel Seliger (R)*,
Larry Taylor (R)*,
Van Taylor (R)*,
Last Action
Received from the Senate (on 07/27/2017)
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