What: Texas Republicans are proposing changes to the state’s abortion ban after reports of preventable maternal deaths, including from sepsis. The updated language would allow for terminations in cases of serious medical risks without waiting for emergencies. The bill faces criticism for still imposing steep penalties on violators. And whether it will pass is unclear.

Key Line: “It is part of a wave of legislation responding to public pressure after ProPublica’s reporting revealed preventable maternal deaths in states with abortion bans. Bills that have the most traction have been filed and championed by the same Republicans who passed the bans and they have earned a mixed reception.”

Source: ProPublica