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TN SB1920
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 68, relative to miscarriage.
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Introduced
01/24/2024
01/24/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, states that it is not a violation of the criminal offense of abuse of a corpse for a person to dispose of the person’s miscarriage; defines miscarriage as the unintentional loss of pregnancy, which may occur spontaneously or as the result of an accident. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Tennessee Code to clarify that it is not a violation of the criminal offense of abuse of a corpse for a person to dispose of their own miscarriage. The bill defines "miscarriage" as the unintentional loss of pregnancy, which may occur spontaneously or as the result of an accident. The bill aims to provide legal protections for individuals who experience a miscarriage and wish to handle the remains privately.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/29/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1920&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1920 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB1920.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB1920.pdf |
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