H.B. No. 1987 aims to regulate abortion practices in Texas by amending existing laws related to abortion complication reporting and repealing certain prohibitive laws. The bill defines "abortion complication" to include various harmful outcomes related to abortion, such as shock, infection, and the birth of an infant alive after the procedure. It establishes reporting requirements for physicians and health care facilities regarding complications arising from abortions. Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions, such as "final printed label" for abortion-inducing drugs, and specifies that these drugs can only be provided by licensed physicians following FDA protocols, with exceptions for certain clinical management guidelines.

The legislation also includes significant repeals of previous laws that regulated or prohibited abortion, thereby streamlining the legal framework surrounding abortion in Texas. It clarifies that the new provisions do not authorize legal action against women undergoing abortions and do not limit the ability of local governments to impose stricter regulations. 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)