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TX HB1493
Bill
Status
12/3/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ann Johnson
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AI Summary
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Officially named the "Life of the Mother Act"
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Expands the affirmative defense available to physicians and health care providers facing civil liability for violating Texas abortion restrictions (Section 170A.002, Health and Safety Code)
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Adds a third category of protected medical treatment: any pregnancy complication diagnosed by a physician with a "substantial likelihood of causing serious bodily injury" to the pregnant woman
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Maintains existing affirmative defenses for treating ectopic pregnancies at any location and previable premature rupture of membranes
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to liability for the provision of certain medical treatment to a pregnant woman by a physician or health care provider.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
3/11/2025