Texas Bill to Repeal Waiting Period Requirement in Woman’s Right to Know Act (HB 35)

This law was last updated on Oct 23, 2013

State

Texas

Number

HB 35

Status

Failed to Pass

Proposed

Jul 2, 2013

Topics

Informed Consent, Waiting Periods and Forced Counseling

Full Bill Text

www.legis.state.tx.us

HB 35 would have eliminated the provision in the Woman’s Right to Know Act (HB 15) that requires a 24-hour waiting period before an abortion can be performed, or a two-hour waiting period if the woman certifies that she lives 100 miles or more from the nearest abortion provider.