Bill > HJR0007

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution that would add a new section to Article I defining personhood and establishing legal protections. Specifically, the proposed amendment states that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, and no person shall be denied equal protection of the laws. Notably, the resolution defines "person" as including every human being from fertilization to natural death, which could have significant implications for issues like abortion and end-of-life care. The General Assembly would be granted authority to enact substantive and procedural laws to enforce this new provision. The resolution requires approval by a majority of members in both the House of Representatives and Senate, and if passed, would be referred to the next General Assembly for further consideration. The amendment would also be published on the official websites of the Secretary of State and the General Assembly, following the constitutional requirements for proposing constitutional amendments.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0007&ga=114