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TX SB351

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Eckhardt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas child health plan (CHIP) to provide coverage for FDA-approved prescription contraceptive drugs, supplies, and devices

  • Explicitly prohibits coverage for abortifacients or any drug or device that terminates a pregnancy

  • For enrolled children under 18, contraceptive coverage for preventive reproductive health care requires written consent from a parent, guardian, managing conservator, or another authorized adult under Family Code Section 32.001

  • Minors may consent to their own contraceptive coverage only if authorized under Family Code Section 32.003

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative approval, otherwise September 1, 2025; implementation may be delayed if federal waiver or authorization is required

Legislative Description

Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services2/3/2025

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