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TX HB818

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Valoree Swanson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds mifepristone and misoprostol (medications commonly used for medication abortion) to Schedule IV controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act, alongside carisoprodol which is already listed

  • Exempts pregnant women from possession laws for mifepristone and misoprostol when possessing these substances for their own consumption

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date, with prior offenses governed by former law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to designating certain substances as Schedule IV controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/5/2025

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