The Perinatal Palliative Care Act aims to ensure that pregnant women whose preborn children are diagnosed with life-threatening disabilities are informed about the availability of perinatal palliative care. The bill introduces a new subchapter to the Health and Safety Code, which defines perinatal palliative care as comprehensive support aimed at alleviating suffering for the pregnant woman, her child, and family from the time of diagnosis through delivery and potential loss. It mandates the development of informational materials and a list of care providers, which must be made accessible on the commission's website. Health care providers are required to provide these materials to pregnant women upon diagnosis and to obtain a signed certification form for their medical records.

Additionally, the bill establishes disciplinary actions for health care providers who fail to comply with these requirements. Initial violations will result in a written warning, while subsequent violations will incur a $1,000 administrative penalty. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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