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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 87(R)

House Bill 1307

House Author:  González, Mary et al.

Effective:  9-1-21

Senate Sponsor:  Menéndez et al.


            House Bill 1307 amends the Government Code and Local Government Code to require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a county sheriff, as soon as practicable after receiving a report of a miscarriage or physical or sexual assault of a pregnant inmate or prisoner, to ensure that an obstetrician or gynecologist and a mental health professional promptly review the health care services provided to the inmate or prisoner and order additional health care services as appropriate.