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HB 98 87-0 (2021) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 102 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 107 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 133 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain benefits under Medicaid and the Healthy Texas Women program, including the transition of case management for children and pregnant women program services and Healthy Texas Women program services to a managed care program. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 136 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 146 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 158 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of doula services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 414 87-0 (2021) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 415 87-0 (2021) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to doula services, including Medicaid coverage of doula services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 608 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to a Department of Family and Protective Services report on youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who are pregnant or who are parents. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 734 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain persons who are lawfully present in the United States. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 1164 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to patient safety practices regarding placenta accreta spectrum disorder. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1307 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the care of pregnant women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1343 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1463 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al. Relating to voting by mail due to childbirth or expected childbirth. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 1515 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al. Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1623 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to personhood rights for born and preborn human beings. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1909 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the protection of pregnancy resource centers as essential businesses. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1991 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2003 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to including fetal development instruction as part of the health curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2310 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to conditions applicable to health benefit plan coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2313 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2332 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the referral of certain pregnant women to a nurse-family partnership program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 2685 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage for doula services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3004 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales Shaw, Penny Relating to information regarding breast-feeding. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3218 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3920 87-0 (2021) Author: Dean, Jay
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to an application to vote early by mail on the grounds of disability or confinement for childbirth. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4034 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem to represent an unborn child during a court proceeding authorizing a pregnant minor to consent to an abortion. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4055 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to reporting and investigating certain cases of child abuse or neglect involving a pregnant woman's use of a controlled substance. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4144 87-0 (2021) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4304 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4549 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to minimum standards for pregnancy resource centers. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4552 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to pregnancy resource center reporting requirements. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 8 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 121 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 141 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 147 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 218 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 521 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain persons who are lawfully present in the United States. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 536 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination and postpartum or contraception-related medical treatment. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 802 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 806 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the care of pregnant women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1149 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the transition of case management for children and pregnant women program services and Healthy Texas Women program services to a managed care program. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1173 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1187 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1200 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al. Relating to referrals to and consent to services under certain programs designed to serve pregnant women and families. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1751 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to improvements to access to health care in this state, including increased access to and scope of coverage under health benefit plans and Medicaid, and to improvements in health outcomes; authorizing an assessment; imposing penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1941 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Sponsor: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a strategic plan to address hyperemesis gravidarum. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 251 87-1 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced. Filed
HB 259 87-1 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the establishment of subcommittees within the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee to study maternal mortality. Filed
SB 62 87-1 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced. Filed
HB 128 87-3 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced. Filed
HB 153 87-3 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane by an operator of a motor vehicle who is pregnant. Filed
SB 34 87-3 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced. Filed
HB 25 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain women and children under the Medicaid medical transportation program. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 241 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 252 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 253 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 314 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out of school who are pregnant or who are parents and to reporting through the Public Education Information Management System. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 411 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 473 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services reporting certain information regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who are pregnant or who are parents. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 474 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to a Department of Family and Protective Services plan to address the substitute care capacity needs in certain department regions. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 475 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to information for foster children who are pregnant or minor parents. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 610 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 650 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 744 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. House: Human Services Received from the House
HB 900 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to the act of smoking tobacco in a vehicle with a child present; authorizing an additional fine for certain criminal offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 902 86-0 (2019) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of a pregnant woman. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 938 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to maternal health care. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1071 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive. House: Public Health Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1110 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1111 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1255 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to patient records regarding maternal death. House: Public Health Considered in Calendars
HB 1292 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to statewide initiatives to improve maternal and newborn health for women with opioid use disorder. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1374 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to grants for the development and operation of pretrial intervention programs for pregnant defendants and defendants who are the primary caretaker of a child. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1428 86-0 (2019) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to a grant program to support the participation by certain health care providers in TexasAIM. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1429 86-0 (2019) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to patient medical records regarding maternal death. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1478 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions. House: International Relations & Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 1601 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to the release on personal bond of a person who is pregnant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1651 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the care of pregnant women confined in county jail. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2434 86-0 (2019) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2600 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2618 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2701 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to county jailer training and continuing education requirements regarding interacting with pregnant women confined in jail. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2749 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to grants for the development and operation of pretrial intervention programs for pregnant defendants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2832 86-0 (2019) Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al. Relating to the referral of certain pregnant women to a nurse-family partnership program. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 3269 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3482 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for the early diagnosis and treatment of placental disorders. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3735 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to an electronic portal for disclosures and consent regarding certain newborn screening information. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3847 86-0 (2019) Author: Calanni, Gina Relating to requiring reasonable workplace accommodations for and prohibiting discrimination against employees or applicants for employment with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. House: International Relations & Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 4199 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4301 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to Medicaid coverage of doula services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 4510 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the use of restraints on a pregnant woman in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
SB 147 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 149 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 307 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women for behavioral health services after a pregnancy. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 308 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 436 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to statewide initiatives to improve maternal and newborn health for women with opioid use disorder. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 559 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to patient records regarding maternal death. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
House passage as amended reported
SB 748 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care, including the newborn screening preservation account. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 749 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 750 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care and the quality of services provided to women in this state under certain health care programs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 937 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain women and children under the Medicaid medical transportation program. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 1033 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1288 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services reporting certain information regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who are pregnant or who are parents. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1290 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to information for foster children who are pregnant or minor parents. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1305 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of a pregnant woman. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1404 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to consent to the disclosure of certain information and to other matters relating to newborn and infant screening tests. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1748 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain children under the Medicaid medical transportation program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1846 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the use of restraints on a pregnant woman in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2150 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services and the confidentiality of that information. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 2391 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out of school who are pregnant or who are parents and to reporting through the Public Education Information Management System. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 223 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out of school who are pregnant or who are parents and to reporting through the Public Education Information Management System. House: Public Education Received from the House
HB 239 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to a report regarding the confinement of pregnant inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 439 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant patient. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 785 85-0 (2017) Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the provision of embryo donation information. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1216 85-0 (2017) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to disclosure regarding the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1314 85-0 (2017) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to the release on personal bond of a person who is pregnant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1971 85-0 (2017) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to providing information regarding perinatal hospice care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2038 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the consent required for the administration of prophylaxis to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2135 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2316 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to increasing the penalty for assault of certain pregnant women. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2330 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to information and services for foster children who are pregnant or minor parents. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2348 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth, fetal death certificates, and the disposition of fetal remains; imposing administrative penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2403 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to a study concerning maternal mortality and morbidity in the state's African American population. House: Public Health Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2466 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the content of an application for Medicaid and coverage for certain services related to maternal depression under the Medicaid and child health plan programs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2599 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2604 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2695 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to information regarding fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2845 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2886 85-0 (2017) Author: Klick, Stephanie
Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to limiting the liability of certain health care providers. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3144 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under certain health benefit plans and the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3146 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain children under the Medicaid medical transportation program. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 3195 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to a requirement that each public institution of higher education develop and implement a strategic plan for the prevention of sexual assault and unplanned pregnancy. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 3539 85-0 (2017) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of a pregnant woman; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3542 85-0 (2017) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3696 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to birth record information included in certain health care data collection. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3718 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the regulation of certain limited service pregnancy resource centers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4076 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to fetal alcohol syndrome information provided to pregnant patients. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4198 85-0 (2017) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the payment by prospective adoptive parents of certain expenses of the birth mother. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 4223 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant patient. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 164 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 258 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al. Relating to the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains; imposing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
SB 406 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth, fetal death certificates, and the disposition of fetal remains; imposing administrative penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 889 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to collecting and reporting certain information by the Department of Family and Protective Services relating to certain alcohol and controlled substance use. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1080 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to required disclosures for prenatal genetic screening; imposing a civil penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1081 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the administration of prophylaxis to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1157 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to limiting the liability of certain healthcare providers. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 1182 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and certain civil consequences of conduct causing the birth of a child born addicted to a controlled substance; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1206 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to access to certain health records and information regarding a child placed for adoption. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1257 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to coverage for certain services related to maternal depression under the Medicaid and child health plan programs. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1427 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to providing information regarding perinatal hospice care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and criminal offenses. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 1599 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to maternal mortality reporting and investigation information. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1769 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain children under the Medicaid medical transportation program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1774 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 9 85-1 (2017) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to maternal health and safety, pregnancy-related deaths, and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 10 85-1 (2017) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to maternal morbidity and pregnancy-related deaths. House: Public Health Received from the House
HB 11 85-1 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to pregnancy-related deaths and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression. House: Public Health Received from the House
HB 28 85-1 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to the membership of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force. House: Public Health Received from the House
HB 29 85-1 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to pregnancy information on death certificates. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 51 85-1 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to pregnancy-related deaths and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression. Filed
HB 59 85-1 (2017) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to maternal morbidity and pregnancy-related deaths. Filed
HB 109 85-1 (2017) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 142 85-1 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 225 85-1 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to the membership of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 227 85-1 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to the creation of a maternal health care improvement program to address maternal morbidity. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 242 85-1 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to new mother wellness screenings under the Texas women's health program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 247 85-1 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to pregnancy information on death certificates. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 254 85-1 (2017) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Texas women's health program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 305 85-1 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to the screening of certain women for substance use and postpartum depression. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 329 85-1 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to maternal health care. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 338 85-1 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to informational materials for pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP perinatal programs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 374 85-1 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out of school who are pregnant or who are parents and requiring reporting through the Public Education Information Management System. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 17 85-1 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to maternal health and safety, pregnancy-related deaths, and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 26 85-1 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition. Filed
SB 43 85-1 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to pregnancy-related deaths and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression. Filed
SB 74 85-1 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. Filed
SB 82 85-1 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to pregnancy-related deaths and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 987 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to gestational agreements. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1140 84-0 (2015) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the confinement of pregnant prisoners in county jails. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1141 84-0 (2015) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to reports regarding the use of restraints on pregnant prisoners in county jails. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 1143 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to information and services for foster children who are pregnant or minor parents. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1281 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to requiring reasonable workplace accommodations for and prohibiting discrimination against employees or applicants for employment with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1367 84-0 (2015) Author: Peña, Gilbert Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth and wrongful life causes of action. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1670 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the possession and removal of a placenta from a hospital or birthing center. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1704 84-0 (2015) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to disclosure of pregnancy or the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1901 84-0 (2015) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2079 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the designation of May as Postpartum Depression Awareness Month. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2131 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence to achieve healthy fetal outcomes in this state. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2569 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to identifying teen pregnancy crisis areas. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2574 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to increasing awareness of the danger of heatstroke for a child left unattended in a motor vehicle. House: Transportation
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2906 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to certain diagnostic testing during pregnancy. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3008 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3183 84-0 (2015) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant patient. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3433 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3449 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3954 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to fetal alcohol syndrome information provided to pregnant patients. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3966 84-0 (2015) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the regulation of limited service pregnancy centers; providing civil penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3994 84-0 (2015) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor and associated requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/16
SB 297 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 300 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to notice to parents of public school students regarding human sexuality instruction. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 468 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 1128 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to certain diagnostic testing during pregnancy. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1145 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the possession and removal of a placenta from a hospital or birthing center. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1698 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1699 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the designation of May as Postpartum Depression Awareness Month. Senate: Health & Human Services Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1869 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to resource awareness sessions for women seeking abortions. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 15 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 446 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to information about fetal alcohol syndrome to be provided to pregnant patients. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 755 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to a study regarding the effect on birth rates in this state of the restructured system of providing certain women's health care and family planning services in this state. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 795 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to gestational agreements. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1085 83-0 (2013) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to the creation of a task force to study maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1228 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to consideration by the court of sexual abuse and conduct that constitutes sexual assault in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1605 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program in Harris County to provide maternity care management to certain women enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2364 83-0 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to abortion at or after 20 weeks post-fertilization. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 25 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al. Relating to abortion at or after 20 weeks post-fertilization. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 97 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Committee report printed and distributed
SB 495 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 47 83-2 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to a marketing and outreach campaign and services to reduce unintended pregnancies and lower rates of sexually transmitted diseases. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 50 83-2 (2013) Author: King, Susan Relating to the development of a public education program regarding unexpected pregnancy and a related study concerning legislation affecting abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 35 83-2 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the regulation of limited service pregnancy centers; providing penalties. Filed
SB 39 83-2 (2013) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to a marketing and outreach campaign and services to reduce unintended pregnancies and lower rates of sexually transmitted diseases. Filed
HB 21 83-3 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to a pregnant woman's completion of a resource awareness session before performance or inducement of an abortion; providing penalties. Filed
HB 25 83-3 (2013) Author: King, Susan Relating to the development of a public education program regarding unexpected pregnancy and a related study concerning legislation affecting abortion. Filed
HB 419 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the demonstration project for women's health care services. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 797 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the venue for the filing of certain applications by a pregnant minor with respect to an abortion. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1109 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to the time at which life begins. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1133 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to the creation of a review board to study maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity. House: Public Health Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1243 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Doug Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of ingesting a controlled substance while pregnant or introducing a controlled substance into the body of a person who is pregnant and the consequences of the commission of that offense in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1983 82-0 (2011) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain childbirths occurring before the 39th week of gestation. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2505 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the establishment of a task force on lowering the incidence of premature births and improving the care of premature infants. House: Public Health Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2636 82-0 (2011) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a council to study neonatal intensive care units. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2800 82-0 (2011) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the liability of a midwife in the practice of midwifery. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2843 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the provision of additional opportunities for instruction through the state virtual school network. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3230 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al. Relating to the regulation of limited service pregnancy centers; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3408 82-0 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HCR 57 82-0 (2011) Author: Landtroop, Jim Expressing the legislature's position that life begins at conception. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HR 1324 82-0 (2011) Author: Scott, Connie Affirming the importance of folic acid in the diets of women of childbearing age. House: Rules & Resolutions Reported enrolled
SB 230 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the venue for the filing of certain applications by a pregnant minor with respect to an abortion. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 325 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the demonstration project for women's health care services. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 827 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the child health plan and medical assistance programs. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1790 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
SR 792 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Mike Supporting a public education campaign on the importance of folic acid in the diets of women of childbearing age. Reported enrolled
HB 1059 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al. Relating to benefits under certain health benefit plans for prenatal care, birth of a child, and postdelivery care. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1242 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to credit toward future coursework for tuition paid to a public institution of higher education for courses dropped by a student who is pregnant or gives birth to a child. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1426 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the establishment of a pilot program in certain counties to require health and human services providers to provide screening to prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1671 81-0 (2009) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to mutual aid agreements for newborn screening laboratory services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1672 81-0 (2009) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to newborn screening. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2789 81-0 (2009) Author: Miller, Doug Relating to creating a presumption regarding the possession of a controlled substance by a person who gives birth to a child who tests positive for the substance. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3152 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to prohibiting the performance of an abortion on a woman who is not known to be pregnant; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3362 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to a managed care pilot program to prevent high-risk pregnancies that result in the birth of premature or low birth weight infants. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3363 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to a Medicaid managed care pilot program to prevent high-risk pregnancies that result in the birth of premature or low birth weight infants. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3472 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to diagnostic testing of pregnant women and certain newborns. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3653 81-0 (2009) Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the use of restraints to control the movement of pregnant women and female children confined in certain correctional facilities in this state. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3654 81-0 (2009) Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of and reports submitted to the Commission on Jail Standards regarding county jail inmates who are pregnant. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4023 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to a study and report on the feasibility of providing services and benefits under federally funded public benefit programs to encourage fathers' involvement beginning during pregnancy. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 342 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to creating a presumption regarding the possession of a controlled substance by a person who gives birth to a child who tests positive for the substance. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1330 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to mutual aid agreements for newborn screening laboratory services. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1841 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to a managed care pilot program to prevent high-risk pregnancies that result in the birth of premature or low birth weight infants. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 1842 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to a Medicaid managed care pilot program to prevent high-risk pregnancies that result in the birth of premature or low birth weight infants. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1886 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to diagnostic testing of pregnant women and certain newborns. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 2421 81-0 (2009) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the confidentiality of newborn screening information. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 301 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to an abortion when a fetal abnormality is detected. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 420 80-0 (2007) Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al. Relating to fetal and infant mortality review and health warnings related to fetal and infant mortality; imposing a penalty. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 657 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to point-of-sale health warnings for tobacco products. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1455 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a pilot program in certain counties to require health and human services providers to provide screening to prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1770 80-0 (2007) Author: Noriega, Rick Relating to housing and medical care for pregnant inmates, or female inmates who have an infant, confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1957 80-0 (2007) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al. Relating to benefits under certain health benefit plans for prenatal care, birth of a child, and postdelivery care. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2036 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of certain services and information related to pregnancy, abortion, and sexually transmitted diseases; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2142 80-0 (2007) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the fraudulent advertising of pregnancy-related medical services; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2223 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the regulation of crisis pregnancy centers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2878 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to alternatives to abortion organizations; imposing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 91 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to point-of-sale health warnings for tobacco products. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 143 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to fetal and infant mortality review and health warnings related to fetal and infant mortality; imposing a penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 315 80-0 (2007) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the extension of privileged parking for expectant and new mothers. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1174 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to alternatives to abortion organizations; imposing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 16 79-0 (2005) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al. Relating to the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure or to the dispensing of an emergency contraceptive. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 145 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to an abortion when a fetal abnormality is detected. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 335 79-0 (2005) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a birth certificate for a birth resulting in stillbirth on request of a parent. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 358 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to information about certain agencies providing assistance relating to pregnancy. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1354 79-0 (2005) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to preventative health care services and educational programs to reduce unintended pregnancies, the need for abortion and infection rates of sexually-transmitted diseases. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1719 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to point-of-sale health warnings for tobacco products. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1947 79-0 (2005) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain minimum inpatient stays following the birth of a child and post-delivery care. House: Insurance Left pending in subcommittee
SB 271 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the issuance of a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth on request of a parent. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 653 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to point-of-sale health warnings for tobacco products. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1183 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to fetal and infant mortality review and related health warnings; imposing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 143 78-0 (2003) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to criminal and civil liability for causing injury to a pregnant woman. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 341 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to parenting and postpartum counseling information to be provided to a pregnant woman. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 729 78-0 (2003) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Parentage Act regarding gestational agreements. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1258 78-0 (2003) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to accommodations and work assignments for certain pregnant Department of Public Safety officers. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 1589 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to criminal and civil liability for causing injury to a pregnant woman. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1655 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al. Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and to the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund. House: State Affairs Postponed
HB 1868 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the provision of medical assistance to certain legal immigrants. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Left pending in committee
SB 804 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to accommodations and work assignments for certain pregnant Department of Public Safety officers. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1233 78-0 (2003) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al. Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and to the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security Referred to s/c by chair
HB 17 77-0 (2001) Author: Corte, Frank | et. al. Relating to regulation of abortion. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 240 77-0 (2001) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to eligibility of certain employees for unemployment compensation benefits after the birth or adoption of a child. House: Economic Development No action taken in subcommittee
HB 274 77-0 (2001) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for intoxication assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 329 77-0 (2001) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to coverage for maternity benefits under health benefit plans. House: Insurance Subcommittee members named
HB 1246 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Parentage Act regarding gestational agreements. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 1405 77-0 (2001) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al. Relating to criminal and civil liability for causing injury to a pregnant woman. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1634 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain payments allowed in an adoption case. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1719 77-0 (2001) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to prohibiting certain persons and entities from banning the use of recording devices during the delivery of a child. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1908 77-0 (2001) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to disabled parking placards issued to certain pregnant women. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 2011 77-0 (2001) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al. Relating to civil liability for causing injury to a pregnant woman. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2260 77-0 (2001) Author: Danburg, Debra
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to accommodations and work assignments for certain pregnant municipal and county employees. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HJR 32 77-0 (2001) Author: Wilson, Ron Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the state from requiring a woman to complete a pregnancy. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 269 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to criminal and civil liability for causing injury to a pregnant woman. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 1093 76-0 (1999) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to health benefit plan coverage for the services of a labor support specialist during childbirth. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2036 76-0 (1999) Author: Gray, Patricia Relating to testing for certain infections during pregnancy or on delivery of a child. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2517 76-0 (1999) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the regulation of birthing centers; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2651 76-0 (1999) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the detention, involuntary commitment, and treatment of certain pregnant women who abuse alcohol or a controlled substance. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2747 76-0 (1999) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to the consequences of causing injury to a pregnant woman; creating certain offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3053 76-0 (1999) Author: Reyna, Elvira Relating to health benefit plan coverage for the services of a lactation consultant. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HJR 56 76-0 (1999) Author: Wilson, Ron Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the state from requiring a woman to complete a pregnancy. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 188 76-0 (1999) Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al. Relating to the consequences of causing injury to a pregnant woman; creating certain offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 519 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to testing for certain infections during pregnancy or on delivery of a child. House: Public Health
Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 572 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to comprehensive coverage under certain health benefit plans for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1232 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the regulation of birthing centers. House: Public Health
Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1349 76-0 (1999) Author: Moncrief, Mike Relating to health benefit plan coverage for the services of a lactation consultant. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 329 70-0 (1987) Author: Guerrero, Lena Relating to the establishment of a program by the Texas Department of Human Services to reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancy. House: Human Services Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 401 70-0 (1987) Author: Guerrero, Lena Relating to the coordination of teenage pregnancy prevention programs by the Texas Health and Human Services Coordinating Council. House: Human Services Placed on General State Calendar
HB 493 70-0 (1987) Author: Guerrero, Lena Relating to a program of instruction in public schools designed to prevent unplanned teenage pregnancies. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 843 70-0 (1987) Author: Evans, Charles
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to inclusion of benefits for in vitro fertilization procedures under certain accident and sickness insurance policies, health maintenance organizations, and other health benefit plans and arrangements. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1847 70-0 (1987) Author: Colbert, Paul
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to maternal and infant health care. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1905 70-0 (1987) Author: Guerrero, Lena Relating to the coordination of teenage pregnancy prevention programs by the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HCR 209 70-0 (1987) Author: Guerrero, Lena Requesting State Board of Education to continue leadership in programs designed to prevent school-age pregnancies. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 1165 70-0 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reimbursement of certain transportation costs for high-risk pregnant women, infants, and newborns. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/amendment(s)
HCR 32 70-2 (1987) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Requesting the State Board of Education to continue providing leadership in preventing school-age pregnancy. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1299 69-0 (1985) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to immunity from liability for wrongful life or wrongful birth and to the failure or refusal of a person to prevent the live birth of a child. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1659 69-0 (1985) Author: Thompson, Gary Relating to licensing of commercial driver-training schools and instructors. House: Transportation 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1665 69-0 (1985) Author: Carter, Bill Relating to prophylaxis for newborns; amending the Texas Venereal Disease Act. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2523 69-0 (1985) Author: Green, Gene Relating to rights of medical patients, and maternity home residents. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 401 69-0 (1985) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to prophylaxis for newborns. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
SCR 69 69-0 (1985) Author: Leedom, John Creating a joint interim committee to study availability of accident and sickness insurance coverage for infants. Senate: Economic Development Reported favorably with substitute
HB 914 68-0 (1983) Author: Polk, Mary Relating to medical assistance and counseling for certain expectant mothers and mothers and their parents. House: Human Services Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 916 68-0 (1983) Author: Polk, Mary Relating to the creation of an office of adolescent pregnancy and parenthood in the Texas Department of Human Resources. House: Human Services Placed on daily Major State Calendar
HB 917 68-0 (1983) Author: Polk, Mary Relating to instruction on reproduction and family life in public schools. House: Public Education Passed
HB 1599 68-0 (1983) Author: Hall, Lanny
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to screening and treatment of newborn infants for certain heritable diseases. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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HB 1835 68-0 (1983) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to the establishment of a program of assistance for certain high-risk pregnant women and newborn infants. House: Public Health Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HCR 85 68-0 (1983) Author: Polk, Mary
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Requesting the Department of Human Resources to amend Medicaid program to provide reimbursement for prenatal care for pregnant women and evaluate the effectiveness of the program; directing the department to make a report of the evaluation to the 69th Legislature. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 850 68-0 (1983) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to the establishment and operation of a program of assistance for certain high-risk pregnant women and newborn infants and to certain powers and duties of the Texas Board of Health. Senate: Health & Human Resources Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 78 68-2 (1984) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to a supplemental appropriation to the Texas Department of Human Resources to provide medical assistance coverage for pregnant women and medically needy children. House: Appropriations Referred to Committee on Appropriations
SB 21 68-2 (1984) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to a supplemental appropriation to the Texas Department of Human Resources to provide medical assistance coverage for pregnant women and medically needy children. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 41 65-0 (1977) Author: Johnson, Eddie Relating to allowing pregnant women who meet the eligibility benefit conditions to qualify for unemployment compensation. House: Labor Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1844 65-0 (1977) Author: Coleman, Ronald Relating to coverages required in a health insuance policy. House: Insurance Coauthor authorized
SB 676 65-0 (1977) Author: Hance, Kent
Sponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to a program for screening and testing newborn infants for hypothyroidism. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Human Resources
90 Day Bill
HB 1253 64-0 (1975) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to special services for pregnant girls and girls who have children under the age of two years. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 2079 64-0 (1975) Author: Johnson, Eddie Relating to allowing pregant women who meet the eligibilty benefit conditions of the Act to qualify for unemployment compensation. House: Labor Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HB 1647 62-0 (1971) Author: Smith, William L. Relating to requiring a physician to test a newborn baby for hearing defects and to make a full report to the State Department of Health.
SB 297 62-0 (1971) Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al. Relating to requiring a physician to test a newborn baby for hearing defects and to make full report to the State Department of Health.
SB 112 61-0 (1969) Author: Cole, Criss Relating to including within the definition of the term "exceptional children" eligible for special education services pregnant girls who are residents of or under the care of licensed maternity homes.
HB 32 60-0 (1967) Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. Relating to requiring a physician to test a newborn baby for hearing defects and to make a full report to the State Department of Health; exempting a physician from civil and criminal liability for reporting a hearing defect when none existed.
HB 86 60-0 (1967) Author: Archer, Jr., William Reynolds "Bill" Relating to including within the definition of the term "exceptional children" eligible for special education services pregnant girls who are residents of or under the care of licensed maternity homes.
HB 753 59-0 (1965) Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank" Relating to including within the definition of the term "exceptional children" eligible for special education services pregnant girls who are residents of or under the care of licensed maternity homes.
SB 294 59-0 (1965) Author: Cole, Criss Relating to amending certain Acts in regard the definition of "institution," in order to cover the licensing of maternity homes and maternity shelters which may not be subject to regulation under existing licensing laws.
HB 1042 57-0 (1961) Author: Stewart, III, Maco | et. al. Relating to the early detection of phenylketonuria, sometimes known as oligothrenia; providing an effective date.
SB 168 55-0 (1957) Author: Secrest, Jarrard Relating to amending certain Acts to provide that a certificate of stillbirth shall be signed by the person in attendance at the stillbirth.
HB 597 51-0 (1949) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to providing for the protection of unborn children and the public health by requiring prenatal examinations for syphilis; providing penalties for the violation thereof.
HB 160 49-0 (1945) Author: McMurry, Houston | et. al. Relating to providing for the protection of unborn children and the public health by an Act requiring standard serologic blood tests for syphilis on pregnant women; providing a saving clause and prescribing a penalty.
SB 66 49-0 (1945) Author: Sulak, Louis J. Relating to providing for the protection of unborn children and the public health by an Act requiring standard serologic blood tests for syphilis on pregnant women; providing a saving clause and prescribing a penalty.
SB 61 38-0 (1923) Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah | et. al. Relating to maternity and infancy welfare and hygiene; accepting the provisions of an Act of the United States Congress approved November 23, 1921, commonly known as the Sheppard-Towner Act.
SB 172 38-0 (1923) Author: Stuart, Robert Alda Relating to requiring lying-in hospitals, wards in hospitals, maternity homes, and other buildings, rooms, and places owned, kept, conducted, and operated for the reception, care and treatment of pregnant women for compensation to be provided with a proper operating room to be kept in sanitary condition and properly equipped with surgical instruments and appliances.
HB 191 38-2 (1923) Author: Culp, Isaac W. Relating to requiring lying-in hospitals, wards in hospitals, maternity homes, and other buildings, rooms, and other places owned, kept, conducted, and operated for the reception, care and treatment of pregnant women for compensation to be provided with a proper operating room to be kept in sanitary condition and properly equipped with surgical instruments and appliances.
HB 513 37-0 (1921) Author: Hendricks, Homer Relating to providing that all doctors, nurses, etc., shall put prophylactic drops in the eyes of new born.
SB 215 37-0 (1921) Author: Clark, Isaac Edgar Relating to requiring an annual license for the conduct or management of maternity homes, or so called "Baby Farm"; providing for the inspection of such places.
SB 283 37-0 (1921) Author: Clark, Isaac Edgar Relating to providing that all doctors, physicians, midwives, nurses or those in attendance at child birth, shall use prophylactic drops in the eyes of the new born to prevent opthalmia neonatorum; affixing a penalty for violations of this Act.
HB 162 36-0 (1919) Author: Quicksall, Sr., James Louis Relating to providing for the licensing and supervision of maternity hospitals and child-caring and child-placing agencies, providing for the creation of the State Board of Public Welfare; providing for the appointment of the applicant to conduct Maternity Hospitals and Child-Caring and Child-Placing agencies and the granting of license therefor; providing for a penalty for the violation of the provision of this act.


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