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SB 360

Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Sarah Eckhardt and 2 co-sponsors

SB 360 clarifies advance directive and DNR order rights for pregnant Texas women while establishing disclosure requirements for end-of-life medical decision-making during pregnancy.

Referred to Health & Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 360

Legislative bill overview

SB 360 addresses advance directives and do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders for pregnant women in Texas. The bill appears to clarify legal provisions around end-of-life decision-making for pregnant individuals, establishing how advance directives and DNR orders apply during pregnancy and what information must be provided to pregnant women considering these medical directives.

Why is this important

This legislation directly impacts reproductive autonomy and end-of-life medical decision-making during pregnancy. It affects how healthcare providers counsel pregnant patients about life-sustaining treatment options and establishes legal clarity in situations where a pregnant woman's medical wishes may conflict with state interests in fetal viability.

Potential points of contention

  • Fetal protection vs. maternal autonomy: Whether pregnant women retain full authority to decline life-sustaining treatment or if state interests in fetal life create limitations on their DNR orders
  • Disclosure requirements: What specific information providers must give pregnant women about how pregnancy affects advance directives, and whether this could influence their medical decisions
  • Implementation ambiguity: How healthcare systems should handle situations where honoring a pregnant woman's DNR order could affect fetal outcomes, particularly in advanced pregnancy

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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