H.B. No. 2158 amends the Health and Safety Code by adding a new subsection to Section 170A.002, which introduces an exception to existing laws that prohibit abortion. Specifically, the new language states that the prohibition does not apply if, in the physician's reasonable medical judgment, the abortion is deemed necessary due to a lethal fetal anomaly or diagnosis. This change aims to provide clarity and flexibility for medical professionals in situations where severe fetal conditions are identified.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for implementation and awareness among healthcare providers and the public regarding the new exception to abortion laws in Texas.

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