Texas Bill Regarding Human Trafficking and Coerced Abortion (HB 2858)
This law was last updated on Mar 10, 2017
Number
HB 2858
Status
Proposed
Proposed
Mar 3, 2017
Sponsors
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 1
Full Bill Text
HB 2858 would amend current law regarding abortion facilities and offenses associated with human trafficking and coerced abortion.
TRAP
The bill would require abortion facilities to display a sign in each patient admission area, waiting room, restroom, and patient consulting room, which reads:
WARNING: Obtaining forced labor or services is a crime under Texas law. If you or someone you know is a victim of such a crime, you are encouraged to call the national human trafficking hotline at 1-888-373-7888. You may remain anonymous.
Human Trafficking Offenses
The bill would amend the Texas penal code regarding human trafficking offenses to make it a felony of the first degree if an “unborn child” of a person who is trafficked, dies.
Coerced Abortion
The bill would amend the penal code regarding assault to make it a felony of the second degree if a person intentionally or knowingly uses force or the threat of force to compel an individual to receive an abortion.
Related Legislation
Companion bill to SB 1377.
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