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TN HB2227

TN HB2227
AN 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
In Committee
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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