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TN HB1884
TN HB1884AN 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
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
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. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15; Title 63 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to specify that the offense of criminal abortion does not include abortions that were necessary to protect the physical or mental health of the pregnant person, or abortions performed on a patient whose pregnancy resulted from rape or incest. The bill maintains criminal penalties for abortions that do not meet these exceptions. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee (on 02/06/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1884&ga=113 | 01/22/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1884 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB1884.pdf | 01/28/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB1884.pdf | 01/22/2024 |
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