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Texas House Bill HB312

Texas 2017 - 85th 1st C.S.

Texas House Bill HB312

Caption

Relating to prohibited acts for a physician or applicant for a medical license.

Impact

This legislation is set to reinforce state laws concerning medical licensure and abortion practices. As outlined in the bill, it provides a framework for disciplinary actions against physicians who engage in misconduct related to their licensure and their medical practices. This could potentially result in a decreased tolerance for any deceptive behaviors, thereby ensuring improved public trust in the medical profession and healthcare delivery. Furthermore, the regulations concerning abortion-related practices aim to protect both patients and practitioners from adverse outcomes and legal liabilities.

Summary

House Bill 312 aims to establish strict guidelines regarding prohibited practices for physicians and applicants for medical licenses in Texas. The bill enhances existing legislation by clarifying specific acts that would lead to disciplinary actions or revocation of medical licenses. Notably, the bill explicitly includes provisions related to fraudulent practices, the procurement of criminal abortions, and the performance of abortions during certain stages of pregnancy without proper consent and compliance protocols.

Contention

The implementation of HB 312 may fuel debates on reproductive rights and oversight of medical practices in Texas. Critics may argue that the bill disproportionately impacts women’s access to healthcare by enforcing stricter regulations on abortion providers, which could deter services or increase the burden on both patients and medical professionals. Supporters, however, might contend that the bill promotes accountability and ethical standards within the medical field, ultimately prioritizing patient safety and integrity in medical practice.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2764

Relating to self-inducement of an abortion or self-prescription of an abortion-inducing drug by physicians or applicants for a medical license.

TX HB776

Relating to prohibited practices by physicians.

TX HB122

Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on providing to certain children procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB41

Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria.

TX SB14

Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.

TX HB1686

Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.

TX SB625

Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.

TX HB1532

Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and to the abuse of a child.

TX HB3588

Relating to an exemption from abortion restrictions for unemancipated minors and the repeal of provisions regarding notice and consent to those abortions.

TX HB2538

Relating to the repeal of provisions related to notice and consent to an abortion on a minor.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.