S.B. No. 1682 proposes amendments to the Texas Health and Safety Code regarding exceptions to laws prohibiting abortion. The bill introduces a new exception under Section 170A.002, allowing abortions if a physician determines they are necessary to prevent future infertility or if the pregnancy is not viable. Additionally, it permits abortions in cases where the pregnancy resulted from sexual assault. The heading of Section 171.205 is also amended to reflect these exceptions, and a new subsection is added to clarify that certain sections do not apply to abortions performed under the newly established exceptions.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing language in Sections 171.206 and 171.207 to ensure that the subchapter does not authorize legal action against women undergoing abortions and does not repeal other abortion-related statutes. It also repeals Chapter 6-1/2 of Title 71, Revised Statutes, which previously regulated abortion. The proposed changes aim to provide clearer guidelines and exceptions for abortion procedures in Texas, with the act set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 25.02, Health and Safety Code 171.205, Health and Safety Code 171.206, Health and Safety Code 171.207 (Health and Safety Code 25, Health and Safety Code 171)