TX HB5427

Prohibits health care professionals from reporting or disclosing a patient's pregnancy loss (including miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion) to law enforcement, except when required by federal law; violations subject to civil penalties and disciplinary action

Bars any person from filing law enforcement reports based on an individual's pregnancy loss unless circumstances pose a clear and present danger to that individual

Requires peace officers to obtain written consent before interviewing or questioning someone about their pregnancy loss; statements obtained without consent are inadmissible as evidence

Protects medical records and electronic communications related to pregnancy loss from disclosure, discovery, or subpoena in civil and criminal proceedings, unless the individual provides written consent or records are used in domestic violence prosecutions where the individual was the victim

Directs the Health and Human Services Commission to develop educational materials for health care professionals and informational materials for patients, establish a confidential complaint hotline and online portal, with materials published by December 31, 2025