Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB1233 mandates a strict new compliance workflow for all Texas prenatal care providers, requiring specific disclosures and a signed patient certification form immediately upon diagnosing a life-threatening fetal condition. Effective September 1, 2025, failure to obtain this signature triggers administrative penalties of up to $1,000 per instance and disciplinary action against the provider's professional license.
Sen. Kelly Hancock·Senate Bill·Regular Session
Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) • State Licensing Agencies (e.g., Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Nursing)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-09-01). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about SB1233
SB1233 mandates a strict new compliance workflow for all Texas prenatal care providers, requiring specific disclosures and a signed patient certification form immediately upon diagnosing a life-threatening fetal condition. Effective September 1, 2025, failure to obtain this signature triggers administrative penalties of up to $1,000 per instance and disciplinary action against the provider's professional license.
SB1233 was authored by Texas Senator Kelly Hancock during the Regular Session.
SB1233 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB1233 is enforced by Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and State Licensing Agencies (e.g., Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Nursing).
The regulatory priority for SB1233 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB1233 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB1233 addresses topics including abortion, health care providers, perinatal palliative care act, pregnancy & childbirth and health & human services commission.
Key dates for SB1233: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Develop and post perinatal palliative care informational materials, a geographically indexed provider list, and the mandatory patient certification form. (Prior to 2025-09-01). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB1233 establishes the following penalties: administrative penalty of Written Warning for First violation of failing to provide materials or obtain signed certification.; administrative penalty of $1,000 for Each subsequent violation of failing to provide materials or obtain signed certification.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
SB1233 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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