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TN HB0014

Bill

Status

Failed

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harold Love

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 39-15-213 to clarify that "abortion" does not include the use of contraceptives, including any device, medication, biological product, or procedure intended for pregnancy prevention or other health needs

  • Excludes from the definition of "abortion" the disposal of unimplanted embryos resulting from fertility treatments, including related healthcare services, procedures, testing, medications, and products

  • Protects in vitro fertilization (IVF) practices and fertility treatment providers from potential prosecution under state abortion laws

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law under the public welfare clause

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to abortion.

Abortion

Last Action

Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Population Health Subcommittee3/5/2025
Health1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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