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TX HB5531
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Howard
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AI Summary
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Adds a new definition of "medical provider" to the Texas Family Code's child abuse and neglect provisions (Section 261.001)
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Defines "medical provider" as any individual licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide health care services in Texas
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Explicitly includes midwives (as defined by Section 203.002, Occupations Code) and nurse midwives (as described by Section 301.152, Occupations Code) within the definition of medical provider
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Aims to protect parents who choose midwife-provided care for their children from potential child neglect allegations
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to exempting medical care provided by a midwife from being considered as neglect of a child.
Health Care Providers
Last Action
Referred to Public Health
4/7/2025