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Texas House Bill HB3205

Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3205

Caption

Relating to creating the criminal offense of delivery of a drug or device for an unlawful abortion.

Impact

The implications of HB 3205 are significant as it amends both the Health and Safety Code and the Occupations Code. It aims to enhance regulatory scrutiny on the delivery of drugs and devices linked to abortions, reinforcing the state's stance on controlling abortion-related practices. This is expected to deter individuals from facilitating unlawful abortions, which the bill categorically criminalizes. Additionally, its passage may affect medical practice regulations concerning how healthcare providers are monitored and disciplined for related offenses.

Summary

House Bill 3205 establishes the offense of delivering a drug or device intended for unlawful abortion in Texas. The bill defines 'deliver' as transferring property to another person and stipulates that a person commits an offense if they knowingly deliver or attempt to deliver such items. Violating this law will result in a classification as a state jail felony. Importantly, the bill provides an exception for pregnant women on whom the drugs or devices are intended to be used, excluding them from prosecution under this section.

Contention

Notably, the introduction of HB 3205 may lead to contentious debates concerning reproductive rights, as it marks an extension of the state's authority over medical practices related to abortions. Advocates for reproductive rights may view this as an infringement on personal freedoms, while supporters may argue it protects potential life. This bill reflects the ongoing national discourse regarding abortion and may spark legal challenges or further legislative actions in response to its provisions and implications.

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 HB3588

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

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 HB2538

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

TX HB22

Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.

TX HB36

Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.

TX HB2690

Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.

TX HB111

Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.

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 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.

Similar Bills

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