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TN SB1971
TN SB1971AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 6; Title 29; Title 37 and Title 39, relative to abortion.
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Introduced
01/24/2024
01/24/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
Passed
04/29/2024
04/29/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, creates the criminal offense of abortion trafficking of a minor; provides for a civil action against a person committing the offense of abortion trafficking of a minor if certain conditions are met. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 6; Title 29; Title 37 and Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new criminal offense called "abortion trafficking of a minor." It prohibits adults from intentionally recruiting, harboring, or transporting a pregnant unemancipated minor within Tennessee for the purpose of concealing a criminal abortion, procuring a criminal abortion, or obtaining abortion-inducing drugs without the consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian. The bill establishes certain exceptions, such as for parents, legal guardians, or medical professionals providing pregnancy-related care. It also allows for civil lawsuits for wrongful death of an unborn child in cases where the new offense was committed. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2024 (on 05/31/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1971&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc1032.pdf |
| Amendment 3-0 to SB1971 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA1004.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to SB1971 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA1003.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1971 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0948.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0948 (17545) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM2768.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1895 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB1895.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB1971.pdf |
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