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TX HB395
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Donna Howard
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AI Summary
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Creates an exception to Texas abortion prohibitions for pregnancies resulting from sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or incest
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Does not require the pregnant patient to file a police report, provide forensic evidence, or pursue prosecution of the alleged offense to qualify for the exception
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Repeals Chapter 6-1/2, Title 71 of the Revised Statutes (Texas's pre-Roe criminal abortion statute)
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Changes terminology in existing law from "woman" to "pregnant patient"
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to exceptions to and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Public Health
2/28/2025
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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