Near-total abortion ban (SB 8 / HB 1280)
Enacted5/10
Texas · Texas SB 8 (Sep 1, 2021) & HB 1280 (Aug 2022) · Sep 1, 2021
Impact 5/10
SB 8 banned most abortions after cardiac activity is detectable, around six weeks, enforced through private civil lawsuits, and took effect September 1, 2021. HB 1280, a trigger law, imposed a near-total ban with felony penalties that took effect August 25, 2022 after Dobbs. Both laws remain in effect and are among the most restrictive in the country.
Reproductive rightsYoung adults (18-30)Working-age adultsWomenLow-incomeParents / caregiversPregnant people
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