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TX HB220
Bill
Status
4/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Claudia Ordaz Perez
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AI Summary
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Requires health care facilities treating sexual assault survivors to provide FDA-approved emergency contraception that prevents pregnancy by delaying ovulation, if the survivor consents and the treatment is clinically indicated
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Prohibits health care facilities from providing or offering sexual assault survivors any drug or device that terminates a pregnancy
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Maintains existing requirements for sexual assault survivor care, including forensic medical examinations, private waiting and treatment areas, access to sexual assault program advocates, STI prophylaxis, and free shower access after examinations
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the care provided to sexual assault survivors by health care facilities.
Crimes
Last Action
Left pending in committee
5/25/2025