The Texas Senate unanimously advanced a bill clarifying when doctors can legally perform abortions to save a mother's life amid strict regulations. Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Texas residents have faced severe restrictions, prompting many to seek care out of state. The bill, which aims to remove ambiguity in current laws, allows abortions in life-threatening situations regardless of active harm and establishes training programs for medical and legal professionals. The bill's support crosses political lines, indicating a collective effort to ensure clearer standards for healthcare providers during emergencies.
"We don't want to have any reason for hesitation," said Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola), the measure's primary sponsor who wrote the Texas 'heartbeat' bill banning abortions after six weeks.
"I want to believe this bill will make things better, because it's hard to believe that things could be much worse," she said.
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