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TX SB350
Bill
Status
11/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Eckhardt
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AI Summary
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Requires physicians and health care practitioners to prioritize the health of a pregnant individual over the health of the fetus when recommending health care treatments, regardless of whether the treatment poses a risk of injury or death to the fetus
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Preserves the pregnant individual's right to agree to or refuse any recommended health care treatment, with providers required to obtain informed consent before proceeding
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Authorizes licensing authorities to impose administrative penalties against physicians or health care practitioners who violate these requirements, using existing regulatory enforcement procedures
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Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025
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Amends Chapter 170A of the Health and Safety Code by adding Section 170A.008
Legislative Description
Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services
2/3/2025