HB 5277

Relating to the duties of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee and the collection, maintenance, and disclosure of maternal health records regarding voluntary termination of pregnancy.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 5277 revises the responsibilities of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, requiring the committee to collect, maintain, and analyze data on pregnancy-related deaths, including those related to voluntary termination of pregnancy. The bill mandates that maternal health records related to elective abortions be included in the committee's reports on maternal mortality trends and disparities. However, it maintains existing restrictions on the public disclosure of abortion-related medical records.

Author (2)

Katrina Pierson David Cook

Co-Author (11)

Greg Bonnen Brian Harrison Lacey Hull Helen Kerwin Marc LaHood William Metcalf Candy Noble Joanne Shofner David Spiller Valoree Swanson Ellen Troxclair

Contact the Author

Rep. Katrina Pierson

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0484

Capitol Office:

EXT E2.714

E-Mail:

[email protected]

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