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TX HB653

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Donna Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and local governmental entities from restricting an individual's right to purchase or use any FDA-approved contraceptive, including emergency contraceptives

  • Protects access to contraceptive information, barring government entities from limiting individuals' ability to obtain information about contraceptives

  • Defines "contraceptive" as any drug, device, or pregnancy prevention method approved by the FDA

  • Defines "emergency contraceptive" as an FDA-approved elevated-dose hormone drug used postcoitally that prevents fertilization or implantation

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the purchase and use of contraceptives and access to contraceptive information.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/4/2025

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