Bill clarifying when doctors can perform medically necessary abortions clears Senate

(Texas Tribune) — The Texas Senate unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that aims to clarify when doctors can perform an abortion under the state’s near-total ban. The bill, which is backed by anti-abortion groups, medical and hospital associations and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers, will go next to the House.Senate Bill 31 comes amid a deluge of stories of women dying or nearly dying after being denied medically necessary abortions by doctors who were confused by the law or too