Texas lawmakers are moving forward with a Republican-backed bill that clarifies medical exceptions for abortions under the state's strict ban. The new proposal does not broaden access, nor does it offer specific exceptions for rape or incest. It specifies that doctors will not face criminal charges for performing abortions in emergency cases that could lead to major health impairments. While some view it as a necessary step, abortion-rights advocates express skepticism about its potential impact on real-life medical situations.
The changes would not expand abortion access in Texas or list specific medical exceptions under the state's near-total ban.
It also would not include exceptions for cases of rape or incest.
The bill would specify that doctors cannot face criminal charges for performing an abortion in a medical emergency.
Three years ago, Dr. Austin Dennard traveled outside Texas for an abortion after her fetus was diagnosed with a fatal condition.
Collection
[
|
...
]