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TX SB1684
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jose Menendez
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AI Summary
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Defines "limited service pregnancy resource centers" as organizations providing pregnancy counseling that do not perform abortions, provide abortion referrals, or offer comprehensive birth control services
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Requires these centers to provide written disclosure to consumers before services about whether they are a licensed health care facility and whether they have a licensed health care practitioner on site
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Prohibits deceptive advertising that implies an unlicensed entity is a provider of pregnancy-related health care services, and requires advertisements for these centers to include a disclaimer stating they do not provide abortions or birth control
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Mandates centers display prominent signage (minimum 8.5x11 inches, 48-point font) at entrances disclosing they do not provide abortions or contraception, with additional notice required if not a licensed facility
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Violations constitute a Class A misdemeanor and carry civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, with penalties collectible daily for continuing violations by the attorney general or local prosecutors
Legislative Description
Relating to the regulation of limited service pregnancy resource centers; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services
3/11/2025