Senate Bill 31 comes after reporting found that confusion surrounding Texas’ abortion ban had resulted in the deaths of at least two women. The bill needs one more procedural vote before it heads to the governor’s desk.

SB 31 aims to prevent maternal mortality under Texas' abortion ban after reports of preventable maternal death and increased rates of sepsis.

The bill does not expand abortion access, but further explains when a doctor can intervene to save a pregnant patient’s life.