Texas HB1220 creates exceptions to abortion prohibitions for certain high-risk pregnancies and those resulting from in vitro fertilization.

Texas HB1220 amends the Health and Safety Code to create exceptions to laws prohibiting abortion. Specifically, it allows abortions if the pregnant woman is 35 years of age or older, has a high-risk condition, or if the pregnancy resulted from in vitro fertilization. These exceptions apply to various abortion procedures, including partial-birth abortions, dismemberment abortions, and the use of abortion-inducing drugs. The bill also modifies the effective date, allowing for immediate effect if approved by a two-thirds vote in the legislature, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1220 creates exceptions to abortion prohibitions for certain high-risk pregnancies and those resulting from in vitro fertilization.

Texas HB1220 amends the Health and Safety Code to create exceptions to laws prohibiting abortion. Specifically, it allows abortions if the pregnant woman is 35 years of age or older, has a high-risk condition, or if the pregnancy resulted from in vitro fertilization. These exceptions apply to various abortion procedures, including partial-birth abortions, dismemberment abortions, and the use of abortion-inducing drugs. The bill also modifies the effective date, allowing for immediate effect if approved by a two-thirds vote in the legislature, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.