HB26-1243
Department of Public Health and Environment Regulation of Abortion Clinics
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the regulation of medical facilities that perform induced abortions after the first trimester of pregnancy.
Bill Summary:
The bill requires the department of public health and environment (department) to annually license, and to establish and enforce standards for the operation of, facilities that are not currently required to be licensed by the department and that perform medical or surgical induced abortions during the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Scott Bottoms
Committees
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 26-1243 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/18/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |