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Impact of Texas' SB eight law on medical exceptions to abortion ban
The hosts discuss the confusion and uncertainty among physicians regarding the exceptions for medical reasons in Texas' SB eight law, which went into effect in September 2021. They highlight the lack of clarity in the language of these exceptions, questioning what constitutes a serious risk and the difference between substantial and insubstantial risks. The chapter also mentions the severe penalties and fines that physicians face for non-compliance with the law.