Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 1919 — Relating to state liability for denial of health care services arising from laws limiting or prohibiting reproductive health care.

Last action — Referred to State Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to state liability for denial of health care services arising from laws limiting or prohibiting reproductive health care.

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This bill amends the Texas statutes.

  • CHAPTER 118. STATE LIABILITY FOR DENIAL OF CERTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES Sec. 118.001. ACTION FOR HARM RESULTING FROM CERTAIN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE LAWS. (a) An individual may bring an action against this state for damages resulting from a denial of a health care service arising from a law of this state limiting or prohibiting access to reproductive health care, including abortion. (b) A prevailing claimant in an action brought under this section may recover damages for bodily injury or psychological harm resulting from the denial of the health care service that is the basis for the action. (c) The sovereign immunity of this state to suit and from liability is waived to the extent of liability created by this section.

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Action History

  1. Referred to State Affairs

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (180)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1919 do?
Relating to state liability for denial of health care services arising from laws limiting or prohibiting reproductive health care.
Who sponsors HB 1919?
HB 1919 is sponsored by John Bryant, Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos, Vikki Goodwin, and Gene Wu.
What is the current status of HB 1919?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1919?
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