Texas HB1219 mandates that health care practitioners prioritize a pregnant individual's health over the fetus when recommending treatments.

Texas HB1219 amends the Health and Safety Code to require physicians and health care practitioners to prioritize the health of a pregnant individual over the fetus when recommending health care treatments. This applies regardless of any risk the treatment may pose to the fetus. Pregnant individuals retain the right to accept or refuse treatment, and practitioners may only provide treatment after obtaining informed consent. The appropriate licensing authority can impose administrative penalties on practitioners who violate this provision.

Texas HB1219 mandates that health care practitioners prioritize a pregnant individual's health over the fetus when recommending treatments.

Texas HB1219 amends the Health and Safety Code to require physicians and health care practitioners to prioritize the health of a pregnant individual over the fetus when recommending health care treatments. This applies regardless of any risk the treatment may pose to the fetus. Pregnant individuals retain the right to accept or refuse treatment, and practitioners may only provide treatment after obtaining informed consent. The appropriate licensing authority can impose administrative penalties on practitioners who violate this provision.