Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.

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90R572 JG-D

By: Bucy
H.J.R. No. 24

A JOINT RESOLUTION

proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's

right to personal reproductive autonomy.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by

adding Section 38 to read as follows:

Sec. 38. Each individual residing in this state has the

right to personal reproductive autonomy, and this state may not

restrict or prohibit the exercise of that right, including the

right to:

(1) obtain an abortion on or before 24 weeks

post-fertilization;

(2) obtain an abortion necessary to preserve the life

or health of a pregnant individual who is more than 24 weeks

post-fertilization, or in accordance with an exception provided by

general law;

(3) obtain and use contraception; and

(4) obtain in vitro fertilization or similar assisted

reproductive technology treatments and procedures.

SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be

submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 2, 2027.

The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the

proposition: "The constitutional amendment establishing an

individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy."