S.B. No. 33 amends the Government Code to prohibit certain transactions and logistical support between governmental entities and abortion assistance entities or abortion providers. The bill defines "abortion assistance entity" as any person or organization that facilitates a woman's procurement of an abortion through various means, including financial support for abortion costs, travel arrangements, and logistical services such as child care. It also expands the definition of "abortion provider" to include any person who performs or induces an abortion, removing previous specifications regarding licensed facilities.
The bill explicitly prohibits governmental entities from entering into taxpayer resource transactions with abortion providers or abortion assistance entities for the purpose of providing abortions or related assistance. It further establishes that logistical support, which encompasses a range of services from transportation to counseling, is also prohibited. The Attorney General is granted the authority to take legal action against any party involved in prohibited transactions, with provisions for recovering costs and attorney's fees. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.
Statutes affected: Introduced: Government Code 2273.001, Government Code 2273.003, Government Code 2273.004 (Government Code 2273)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 2273.001, Government Code 2273.003, Government Code 2273.004 (Government Code 2273)
Engrossed: Government Code 2273.001, Government Code 2273.003, Government Code 2273.004 (Government Code 2273)
House Committee Report: Government Code 2273.001, Government Code 2273.003, Government Code 2273.004 (Government Code 2273)
Enrolled: Government Code 2273.001, Government Code 2273.003, Government Code 2273.004 (Government Code 2273)