The bill, S.B. No. 33, seeks to amend the Government Code to prohibit certain transactions and logistical support between governmental entities and abortion assistance entities or abortion providers. It introduces a new definition for "abortion assistance entity," which includes individuals or organizations that facilitate access to abortions through various means, such as financial support for abortion costs, travel arrangements, and logistical services like childcare. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "abortion provider" to include any person who performs or induces an abortion, removing previous specifications related to licensed facilities.

Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits governmental entities from entering into taxpayer resource transactions with abortion providers or abortion assistance entities for logistical support aimed at assisting women in procuring abortions. It outlines specific forms of logistical support that are prohibited, such as funding for childcare, transportation, lodging, and counseling that encourages abortion. The bill also establishes a civil remedy for individuals, including the attorney general, to take action against any governmental entity that violates these provisions, allowing for declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as the recovery of 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)