H.B. No. 1986 is a bill that aims to regulate abortion practices in Texas, specifically focusing on abortion complication reporting and repealing certain existing laws that prohibit abortion. The bill amends the Health and Safety Code to define "abortion complication" more comprehensively, including new categories such as "an infant born alive after the abortion." It also specifies that reporting requirements apply to physicians and health care facilities involved in diagnosing or treating abortion complications. Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions related to abortion-inducing drugs, including the requirement for these drugs to be provided according to protocols authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions that require physicians to examine pregnant women before administering abortion-inducing drugs and mandates follow-up visits to confirm the termination of pregnancy. It also clarifies that the subchapter does not authorize legal action against women undergoing abortions and repeals several existing statutes related to abortion regulation. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 171.061, Health and Safety Code 171.063, Health and Safety Code 171.206, Health and Safety Code 171.207 (Health and Safety Code 171)