Texas HB1919 waives state sovereign immunity for lawsuits over denied reproductive health care services due to state laws.
Texas HB1919 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to waive state sovereign immunity for lawsuits related to denied reproductive health care services. Individuals can sue the state for damages from denied services due to state laws limiting or prohibiting reproductive health care, including abortion. Successful claimants can recover damages for bodily injury or psychological harm. This Act applies to causes of action accruing after its effective date of September 1, 2025.
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