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HB 1986

Relating to the regulation of abortion, including abortion complication reporting and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Alma Allen and 4 co-sponsors

HB 1986 would require abortion complication reporting and repeal certain Texas abortion prohibitions, fundamentally restructuring state reproductive health regulations and access.

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Bill Summary · HB 1986

Legislative bill overview

HB 1986 proposes to modify Texas abortion regulations by requiring comprehensive reporting of abortion complications and repealing existing laws that prohibit abortion. The bill would create new regulatory frameworks around abortion provision while eliminating certain statutory prohibitions currently in place.

Why is this important

Texas has some of the nation's most restrictive abortion laws, including a near-total ban with limited exceptions. Changes to this framework would represent a significant shift in state reproductive health policy with direct consequences for healthcare providers, pregnant individuals, and public health data collection. The outcome would likely influence how abortion access and medical oversight operate in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of repeal: Unclear which specific abortion prohibition laws would be repealed, ranging from potential impacts on the near-total ban to more limited changes affecting specific restrictions or time periods
  • Complication reporting requirements: Questions about what constitutes reportable complications, confidentiality protections for patients, and whether reporting burdens might discourage abortion provision or create surveillance concerns
  • Implementation details: The bill's current form lacks specifics on enforcement mechanisms, which agencies oversee compliance, and how reporting data would be used by state authorities

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

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