**A New Bill Could Soften Texas’ Extreme Abortion Ban**.
**Quick Summary:**.
– A new bill filed in the Texas legislature would make some exceptions to the state’s strict abortion ban..
– The bill would allow abortions after six weeks if the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest..
– It would also allow abortions after 20 weeks if the fetus has a severe medical condition that is incompatible with life..
**Full Story:**.
Texas has one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country. The law, known as Senate Bill 8, prohibits abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, with no exceptions for rape or incest. The law has been in effect since September 1, 2021..
Since then, there have been multiple legal challenges to the law, and several federal courts have blocked it from being enforced. However, the Supreme Court has allowed the law to remain in place while the legal challenges proceed..
The new bill, filed by State Representative James Talarico (D-Round Rock), would make some exceptions to the six-week ban. The bill would allow abortions after six weeks if the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest. It would also allow abortions after 20 weeks if the fetus has a severe medical condition that is incompatible with life..
