S.B. No. 308 proposes significant changes to Texas law regarding abortion by amending existing provisions and repealing certain statutes. Specifically, it modifies Section 171.206(b) of the Health and Safety Code to clarify that the subchapter does not authorize legal action against a pregnant individual for undergoing an abortion, replacing the term "woman" with "pregnant individual." Additionally, it removes references to Chapter 6-1/2, Title 71, Revised Statutes, which previously regulated abortion, from the legal framework, thereby eliminating any implied legal protections against abortion-related actions.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Chapter 170A of the Health and Safety Code and Chapter 6-1/2 of the Revised Statutes entirely, which indicates a broader move to dismantle existing legal barriers to abortion in Texas. The bill stipulates that it will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025. This legislation reflects a significant shift in the state's approach to abortion regulation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 171.206, Health and Safety Code 171.207 (Health and Safety Code 171)