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TN HB2227
TN HB2227AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to abortion.
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Introduced
01/26/2024
01/26/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, states that the term "abortion," as defined for the offense of criminal abortion, does not include the use of contraceptives, including any device, medication, biological product, or procedure that is intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy, whether specifically intended to prevent pregnancy or for other health needs, or the disposal of embryos resulting from fertility treatments, including healthcare services, procedures, testing, medications, treatments, or products. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's law on criminal abortion to explicitly exclude the use of contraceptives, including any device, medication, or procedure intended for pregnancy prevention, as well as the disposal of embryos from fertility treatments. It also states that the act takes effect upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee (on 03/05/2024)
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=HB2227&ga=113 | 01/26/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1918 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB1918.pdf | 01/28/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB2227.pdf | 01/26/2024 |
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