The bill, H.B. No. 1220, proposes amendments to the Health and Safety Code of Texas regarding exceptions to existing laws prohibiting abortion. It introduces new provisions that allow for abortions under specific circumstances, including when the pregnant woman is 35 years of age or older, has a high-risk condition as determined by a physician, or if the pregnancy resulted from in vitro fertilization. These exceptions apply to various sections of the law, including those related to prohibited acts, partial-birth abortions, dismemberment abortions, and the provision of abortion-inducing drugs.

Additionally, the bill modifies the headings of several sections to reflect the inclusion of these exceptions. For instance, the headings for sections on partial-birth and dismemberment abortions now include the term "EXCEPTIONS." The bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for physicians regarding when they may perform abortions without facing legal repercussions, thereby expanding the circumstances under which abortions can be legally conducted in Texas. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 170.002, Health and Safety Code 171.046, Health and Safety Code 171.063, Health and Safety Code 171.102, Health and Safety Code 171.152, Health and Safety Code 171.205 (Health and Safety Code 170, Health and Safety Code 171)