Bill

HB 3771

85(R) - 2017
House State Affairs
Senate Health & Human Services
House State Affairs
Senate Health & Human Services
Abortion
Healthcare

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Byron Cook

Sponsor(s)

Dawn Buckingham

Bill Caption

Relating to the definition of abortion for the purpose of the regulation of abortion facilities.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

This bill would add to the definition of abortion, “the act or procedure to remove an ectopic pregnancy," as well as the provision that an act is not considered an abortion if the intent is to save the life or preserve the health of the unborn child or remove a dead, unborn child whose death was cause by spontaneous abortion. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill deals with what we regard primarily as a social issue. Texas Action does not make vote recommendations on social issues, therefore we remain neutral on this legislation.