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TN SB0003
TN SB0003AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to abortion.
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Introduced
11/13/2024
11/13/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, clarifies 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 generally 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 legal definition of "abortion" to explicitly clarify that certain medical practices and treatments are not considered abortions. Specifically, the bill excludes two key categories from the definition of abortion: (1) contraceptive devices, medications, biological products, or procedures used to prevent pregnancy, regardless of whether they are specifically intended for pregnancy prevention or serve other health purposes, and (2) the disposal of unimplanted embryos resulting from fertility treatments, including related healthcare services, procedures, testing, medications, and products. By making these explicit exceptions, the bill aims to provide legal certainty for healthcare providers and patients who use contraception or undergo fertility treatments, ensuring that these medical interventions are not misinterpreted as abortions under Tennessee law. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0003&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0003 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0003.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0003.pdf |
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