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Texas House Bill HB2141

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2141

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the applicability of certain criminal offenses to the provision of gender-affirming care.

Impact

The introduction of HB2141 signifies a notable shift in Texas's legal landscape regarding gender-affirming care. If enacted, the bill will ensure that healthcare professionals cannot face legal repercussions for providing necessary medical services that align with an individual's gender identity. This legal amendment would not only safeguard healthcare providers but also improve access to vital healthcare services for transgender individuals within Texas. This bill is geared toward encouraging a more supportive healthcare environment, especially in regions where such care might have previously been restricted or feared to invoke legal challenges.

Summary

House Bill 2141 aims to amend the Texas Penal Code concerning the applicability of certain criminal offenses related to the provision of gender-affirming care. Specifically, the bill seeks to specify that actions taken to provide gender-affirming care, as defined within the text of the bill, will not be subject to prosecution under certain criminal statutes. This legislative move represents a significant step towards securing legal protection for healthcare providers involved in offering gender-affirming medical services to individuals, aligning state law with the growing recognition of transgender rights.

Contention

Despite the intention behind HB2141, the bill may encounter substantial opposition from groups that believe it undermines existing laws related to child protection and parental rights. Critics may argue that allowing the provision of gender-affirming care without the risk of prosecution could lead to concerns regarding minors' access to such treatments and the decision-making authority of parents. The discussions around this bill will likely bring forth diverse perspectives about the complexities of gender identity, healthcare access, and administrative regulation, making it a contentious issue in the upcoming legislative sessions.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Penal Code

  • Chapter 22. Assaultive Offenses
    • Section: 12

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1880

Relating to the applicability of certain laws on the provision of money to organizations that support access to health care services and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.

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 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 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 HB4642

Relating to offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances and the enforcement and prevention of those offenses; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB250

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

TX HB3400

Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the appointment of certain criminal law hearing officers; creating a criminal offense.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.