H.B. No. 1254 aims to expand exemptions related to abortions and enhance access to reproductive healthcare for Texas women, including in vitro fertilization. The bill amends Section 170A.001 of the Health and Safety Code by adding new subsections that specify exemptions for instances involving in vitro fertilization and fertility treatments, the use of emergency contraception such as Plan B, and medical procedures aimed at preserving the health of the unborn child or addressing complications like ectopic pregnancies.

Additionally, the bill modifies Section 170.002 by introducing a new subsection that allows physicians to perform abortions under specific circumstances, such as when the pregnant woman is 35 years or older, has a high-risk condition, or if the pregnancy resulted from in vitro fertilization. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature, 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 170)