Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68.
Tennessee SB0003 clarifies the definition of "abortion" in the context of criminal abortion laws, explicitly stating that it does not include the use of contraceptives or the disposal of embryos from fertility treatments. This bill affects healthcare providers and individuals involved in reproductive health by delineating the legal boundaries of abortion-related offenses. Key provisions include the exclusion of contraceptive methods and fertility treatment procedures from the definition of abortion.
Tennessee SB0003 clarifies the definition of "abortion" in the context of criminal abortion laws, explicitly stating that it does not include the use of contraceptives or the disposal of embryos from fertility treatments. This bill affects healthcare providers and individuals involved in reproductive health by delineating the legal boundaries of abortion-related offenses. Key provisions include the exclusion of contraceptive methods and fertility treatment procedures from the definition of abortion.
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