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TN HB0026
Bill
Status
12/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gino Bulso
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person or entity, including manufacturers, distributors, sellers, or resellers, from mailing or delivering abortion-inducing drugs into Tennessee
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Defines "abortion-inducing drug" as mifepristone, misoprostol, or mifeprex (RU-486) when intended to terminate a pregnancy; excludes the same drugs when used for other medical purposes such as treating stomach ulcers
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Imposes strict liability of $5,000,000 in damages against anyone who mails or delivers abortion-inducing drugs into the state resulting in the termination of a pregnancy
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Establishes a 5-year statute of limitations for bringing civil actions to recover damages
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to the Unborn Child Protection Act of 2025.
Abortion
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
3/4/2025