Texas HB1986 amends abortion regulations, repeals certain abortion prohibitions, and updates reporting requirements for abortion complications.
Texas HB1986 amends the Health and Safety Code to redefine "abortion complication" and update reporting requirements. It mandates that only physicians can provide abortion-inducing drugs, following FDA protocols and ACOG guidelines. The bill repeals several sections of the Health and Safety Code related to abortion, including Chapter 170A and specific subsections. It also specifies that abortion complication reports apply to physicians and health care facilities. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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