87R25829 SCL-F
By: Campbell, et al. S.B. No. 1439
(King of Parker, Klick, Oliverson)
Substitute the following for S.B. No. 1439: No.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to required written notice to a physician, intern, or
resident of an educational institution before directly or
indirectly performing or participating in an elective abortion.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 103, Occupations Code, is amended by
adding Section 103.0015 to read as follows:
Sec. 103.0015. WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIRED. An educational
institution shall provide to a physician, intern, or resident of
the institution written notice detailing the procedures for opting
not to perform or participate in an elective abortion procedure for
moral or religious objections before the physician, intern, or
resident directly or indirectly performs or participates in an
elective abortion procedure. The notice must be provided during the
interview process, at any orientation, and on commencement of
employment or resident training.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.