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TX HB4595
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ellen Troxclair
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AI Summary
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Prohibits knowingly transporting or funding transportation of an unemancipated minor from Texas to another state or country for an abortion without written parental consent
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Violation constitutes a second-degree felony, elevated to a first-degree felony if the "unborn child dies" as a result of the abortion obtained after illegal transport
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Imposes a civil penalty of at least $100,000 per violation, with the attorney general authorized to file actions and recover attorney's fees
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Requires mandatory license revocation for physicians or healthcare professionals who violate the transportation prohibition
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Exempts the unemancipated minor from any criminal, civil, or administrative liability under the chapter; also includes exceptions for medical emergencies as defined in existing law
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibition of transporting or funding the transportation of an unemancipated minor for an abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Public Health
4/3/2025