TITLE: Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.

SUMMARY: Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 103, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Section 103.005 to read as follows: Sec. 103.005. REQUIRED NOTICE. A hospital or health care facility shall provide written notice to each physician, nurse, staff member, or employee of the hospital or facility that: (1) the individual has a right to object to directly or indirectly performing or participating in an abortion procedure; (2) the hospital or facility is prohibited from discriminating against the individual for refusing to perform or participate in an abortion procedure; and (3) the individual may be entitled to a remedy, including injunctive relief, affirmative relief, and any other necessary relief, under Section 103.003 for a violation of the individual's right to object. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.