HB 1987 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the regulation of abortion, including abortion complication reporting and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.

HB 1987 requires healthcare providers to report complications from abortions and repeals existing laws that prohibit abortion. The bill directly affects abortion providers and healthcare facilities by mandating complication reporting and removing specific legal restrictions on abortion access. Key provisions include a new requirement for providers to submit complication data to health authorities and the elimination of certain statutes that previously restricted abortion services. This legislation updates the state's regulatory framework for abortion care without specifying new eligibility criteria or funding mechanisms.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Rhetta Bowers
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