Relating to prohibiting the disbursement of certain economic and tax incentives to entities that assist, refer, or otherwise encourage a woman to obtain an abortion.
SB 721 prohibits state funding and tax incentives for organizations that assist, refer, or encourage women to obtain abortions. The bill amends multiple state codes to block eligibility for: event grants (Section 480.0051), small business financing (Section 489.212), skills development funds (Section 303.003), and tax incentives (Section 301.005) if an entity provides abortion-related services or referrals. It directly affects healthcare providers, clinics, and nonprofits offering abortion support services by denying them access to state economic assistance programs. The law does not ban abortion but restricts state financial support for entities involved in abortion care. This policy change applies to all state-funded programs and tax incentives covered by the amended statutes.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 7, 2025
Last action Feb 7, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025
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Bob Hall
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