Texas SB1521 regulates abortion, repeals certain laws, and prohibits municipalities or counties from restricting travel for abortion purposes.
Texas SB1521 amends various sections of state law related to abortion. It repeals certain abortion laws and prohibits municipalities or counties from restricting travel for abortion purposes. The bill also mandates that physicians who perform third-trimester abortions certify medical indications. It allows individuals to provide assistance for traveling out of state for an abortion and requires physicians to schedule follow-up visits for patients who receive abortion-inducing drugs. The changes apply to abortions performed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.
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