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TX SB466
Bill
Status
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angela Paxton
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Creates a new optional pathway for families to obtain fetal death certificates for pregnancy losses that occur before the 20-week/350-gram threshold
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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