H.B. No. 216 amends the Health and Safety Code and the Occupations Code in Texas regarding the provision of abortion-inducing drugs. The bill stipulates that a physician must be physically present in the state and conduct an in-person examination of a pregnant woman at the time the drug is provided, as outlined in the new Subsection (b) added to Section 171.063. Additionally, it modifies Section 151.056 by clarifying that certain consultation services provided by out-of-state physicians do not apply to the act of providing abortion-inducing drugs, as specified in the newly added Subsection (b-1).

The bill aims to tighten regulations surrounding the administration of abortion-inducing drugs by ensuring that physicians are present during the provision of such medications. This legislative change reflects a broader effort to regulate abortion services in Texas and is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 171.063, Occupations Code 151.056 (Occupations Code 151, Health and Safety Code 171)