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TX SB466

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angela Paxton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "fetal death certificate" in Texas Health and Safety Code to allow family members to request a death certificate for a fetus of any weight or gestational age

  • Maintains the existing requirement that fetal death certificates be filed for fetuses weighing 350 grams or more, or fetuses 20 weeks or older when weight is unknown

  • Creates a new optional pathway for families to obtain fetal death certificates for pregnancy losses that occur before the 20-week/350-gram threshold

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the definition of fetal death certificate.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health5/14/2025
Health & Human Services2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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