The Texas Heartbeat Act, which outlaws abortions after six weeks, has been in effect for over a month. The law has been met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that it is unconstitutional and will disproportionately affect low-income women and women of color..
Now, a new bill has been introduced in the Texas legislature that could soften the abortion ban. The bill, HB 3058, would allow abortions after six weeks in cases of rape or incest. It would also allow abortions after 20 weeks if the fetus has a severe medical condition..
The bill is sponsored by Republican state Rep. Jeff Leach. Leach said he introduced the bill because he believes that the current law is too restrictive..
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