89th Legislature, Regular Session
HB 1219
Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.
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Plesa
HouseTX
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Howard
HouseTXDemocrat
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89R2360 JG-D By: Plesa H.B. No. 1219 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 170A, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Section 170A.008 to read as follows: Sec. 170A.008. PRIORITIZATION OF PREGNANT INDIVIDUAL'S HEALTH. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a physician or health care practitioner shall prioritize the health of a pregnant