S.B. No. 350 amends the Health and Safety Code by adding Section 170A.008, which mandates that healthcare providers prioritize the health of pregnant individuals over that of the fetus when recommending treatments. This provision asserts that a physician or healthcare practitioner must consider the pregnant individual's health as paramount, even if the recommended treatment poses risks to the fetus. Additionally, the bill affirms that pregnant individuals have the right to accept or refuse treatments, and any treatment can only proceed with their informed consent.

The bill also introduces the possibility of administrative penalties for healthcare providers who violate this prioritization. The appropriate licensing authority is empowered to impose these penalties using the same procedures as those applied for violations of other regulatory laws. The act 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.

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