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Clarifies Abortion Definition in Tennessee
Recent Bills/Clarifies Abortion Definition in Tennessee

Clarifies Abortion Definition in Tennessee

IntroducedN/A
Failed1 year ago
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
Why This Matters

This bill clarifies that certain contraceptives and fertility treatments are not classified as abortion in Tennessee law.

If you use contraceptives or undergo fertility treatments in Tennessee, these actions are not classified as abortion.
Who this affects
Individuals seeking contraception · Those undergoing fertility treatments
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill specifies that using contraceptives is not considered abortion under Tennessee law.
  2. 2It includes devices, medications, and procedures aimed at preventing pregnancy.
  3. 3The bill also clarifies that disposing of embryos from fertility treatments does not count as abortion.
  4. 4Healthcare services related to contraception and fertility treatments are protected under this definition.
Read the detailed 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.

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House
Senate
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IntroducedNov 19, 2024
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House

Failed

Senate
President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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