HB 1307 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the definition of abortion.

This bill amends Texas law to define "abortion" as the use of instruments, drugs, or devices with intent to cause death of an unborn child. It explicitly excludes birth control devices, oral contraceptives, and in vitro fertilization (IVF) from this definition, adding a new IVF definition as manually fertilizing eggs outside the body for uterine placement. The bill also specifies three exceptions where procedures aren't considered abortion: saving the unborn child's life, removing a dead fetus from spontaneous abortion, or treating ectopic pregnancy. This definition directly affects healthcare providers, patients, and legal interpretations of pregnancy-related care.
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Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Last action Mar 10, 2025
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Claudia Ordaz
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