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TX HB1304

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Andy Hopper

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires mandatory labeling for food products, food additives, medications, vaccines, medical products, and cosmetics that contain human fetal tissue, are manufactured using human fetal tissue, or are derived from research using human fetal tissue

  • Defines "human fetal tissue" broadly to include tissue, cells, organs, and cells from fetal cell lines obtained or originally derived from an aborted unborn child

  • Prohibits the sale, dispensing, or administration of covered products in Texas unless they are clearly and conspicuously labeled in accordance with department rules

  • Directs the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt labeling rules by December 1, 2025

  • Labeling requirements apply to products sold, dispensed, or administered on or after January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to required labeling of certain products containing or derived from aborted human fetal tissue.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/10/2025

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