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TX SB1303
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Molly Cook
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AI Summary
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Allows minors to consent to contraception-related medical examinations and treatment without parental consent, adding this to the existing list of medical services children can independently authorize
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Defines "contraception" as any reversible pregnancy prevention method approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration
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Explicitly excludes abortion from the contraception-related treatments minors may consent to independently
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Updates existing statute language to reference "Department of State Health Services" instead of "Texas Department of Health"
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the capacity of minors to consent to contraception-related examination or medical treatment.
Minors
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
2/28/2025