The bill, S.B. No. 730, amends the Government Code to prohibit certain transactions and logistical support between governmental entities and abortion assistance entities or abortion providers. It introduces a new definition for "abortion assistance entity," which includes individuals or organizations that facilitate access to abortions through various means, such as financial support for abortion costs, travel arrangements, or logistical services like child care. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "abortion provider" and explicitly prohibits governmental entities from entering into taxpayer resource transactions with these entities or abortion assistance entities.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a new section that prohibits governmental entities from providing logistical support for procuring abortions, detailing specific forms of support that are not allowed, such as funding for child care, transportation, lodging, and counseling that encourages abortion. It also allows the attorney general, residents, or individuals within a political subdivision to take legal action against any governmental entity that violates these provisions, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as the recovery of costs and attorney's fees. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 2273.001, Government Code 2273.003, Government Code 2273.004 (Government Code 2273)