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TX SB149
TX SB149Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception.
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Introduced
11/12/2018
11/12/2018
In Committee
02/01/2019
02/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Family Code to allow certain minors to consent to medical examination and treatment related to childbirth and contraception. The key provisions include allowing unmarried, pregnant or recently pregnant minors to consent to hospital, medical, or surgical treatment related to pregnancy, including postpartum care, and allowing unmarried mothers to consent to examination or medical treatment, other than abortion, related to contraception. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote of all members of the Texas legislature, or on September 1, 2019 if it does not receive the necessary votes for immediate effect.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 02/25/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB149 | 11/13/2018 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB00149I.htm | 11/13/2018 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB00149I.pdf | 11/13/2018 |
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