Relating to ectopic pregnancies and continuing education for certain physicians and nurses regarding treatment of certain pregnancy-related conditions.

SB 2626 requires physicians and nurses in Texas who treat pregnant women to complete annual continuing education on specific pregnancy-related conditions. The law mandates at least one hour of approved training every eight years covering ectopic pregnancies (defined as implantation outside the uterus or in nonviable locations), pregnancy-related medical emergencies, and cases involving a dead unborn child from spontaneous abortion. The training must include standards of care, emergency response protocols, definitions of "abortion" and "medical emergency" per existing law, and communication strategies for patient discussions. This applies to licensed physicians renewing registration permits and nurses under board-approved competency programs, directly affecting healthcare providers treating pregnant patients in Texas.