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TX SB1682
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jose Menendez
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AI Summary
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Adds new exceptions to Texas abortion prohibitions allowing the procedure when a physician determines it is necessary to prevent future infertility or when the pregnancy is not viable
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Creates an exception for pregnancies resulting from sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or prohibited sexual conduct (incest)
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Exempts abortions performed under these new exceptions from the state's fetal heartbeat detection requirements under Sections 171.203 and 171.204 of the Health and Safety Code
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Repeals Chapter 6-1/2, Title 71 of the Revised Statutes, which contains Texas's pre-Roe criminal abortion statute
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to exceptions to and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
3/11/2025