Relating to an exception to certain laws prohibiting abortion.

HB 2158 creates an exception to Texas' abortion prohibition for cases involving a lethal fetal anomaly or diagnosis. The bill states that the general ban on abortions does not apply when a physician, using reasonable medical judgment, determines the procedure is necessary due to such a condition. This exception would directly affect patients with a diagnosed lethal fetal anomaly and the healthcare providers offering those services. The bill is scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2025.