The bill, H.B. No. 1806, seeks to amend the Government Code to prohibit certain transactions and logistical support between governmental entities and abortion-related entities. It introduces the term "abortion assistance entity," which is defined as any person or organization that facilitates a woman's procurement of an abortion through various means, including financial support for abortion costs, travel arrangements, and logistical services such as child care. The bill also expands the definition of "abortion provider" to include any person who performs or induces an abortion, removing previous specifications regarding licensed facilities.

Additionally, the bill explicitly prohibits governmental entities from entering into taxpayer resource transactions with abortion providers or abortion assistance entities. It establishes a new section that outlines the types of logistical support that cannot be provided, such as funding for child care, transportation, lodging, and counseling that encourages abortion. The bill allows for civil action against any party involved in prohibited transactions and waives governmental immunity in such cases. The provisions of this act are 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)