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TN SB1728

TN SB1728
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 15; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to women's health.

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Introduced
01/10/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, specifies that the offense of criminal abortion does not include an abortion that was necessary due to a medical emergency affecting the physical or mental health of the pregnant person or performed on a patient whose pregnancy was the result of rape or incest; requires the physician performing the abortion to verify that the patient reported the offense to the appropriate law enforcement agency prior to the procedure. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15; Title 63 and Title 68.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's laws related to criminal abortion. It specifies that the offense of criminal abortion does not include abortions necessary to protect the physical or mental health of the pregnant person, or abortions performed on a patient whose pregnancy was the result of rape or incest. The bill requires the physician performing the abortion to verify that the patient reported the offense to law enforcement prior to the procedure. The changes take effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/22/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1728&ga=113 01/10/2024
Fiscal Note - HB1729 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB1729.pdf 01/12/2024
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB1728.pdf 01/10/2024
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