Local state lawmakers oppose proposed bill to criminalize self-managed abortions
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State Representative Brent Money has proposed House Bill 2197, which aims to close what he describes as “the last legal loophole” in the state's abortion regulations.
In 2022, Texas enacted a law banning abortions in all circumstances except when the mother’s life is at risk. The law does not provide exemptions for cases of rape or incest. Currently, individuals who self-administer abortion medication are not subject to criminal prosecution. However, Money’s proposal would designate the fetus as a separate person, potentially leading to criminal charges for self-managed abortions.