Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 2816: Relating to protection of the rights of conscience of persons from providing and health care facilities from offering certain health care services; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.

In committee Last action March 19, 2025: Referred to Public Health

Plain-language summary

HB 2816 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to protection of the rights of conscience of persons from providing and health care facilities from offering certain health care services; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action. Primary sponsor: Tom Oliverson (Republican), Candy Noble (Republican), Cole Hefner (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Angelia Orr (Republican). It lists 42 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Referred to Public Health.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tom Oliverson (Republican); Candy Noble (Republican); Cole Hefner (Republican); Will Metcalf (Republican); and 1 more. 42 co-sponsors.