Tennessee · 114
HB 14
Abortion - 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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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 14 clarifies that the term 'abortion' for the offense of criminal abortion excludes the use of contraceptives intended to prevent pregnancy and the disposal of embryos from fertility treatments. The bill amends TCA Titles 37, 39, 63, and 68 to specify that these medical devices, medications, products, and procedures are not covered under the criminal abortion definition.
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Sponsors
- Harold Love Democratic lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POPULATION HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of… | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 1 | Mar 18, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |