Reproductive Freedom Act
Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 20; Title 29; Title 37; Title 39; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Tennessee SB0187, titled the "Reproductive Freedom Act," aimed to establish a fundamental right to reproductive health care decisions, including abortion, and to prohibit state interference in these rights. The bill sought to amend or remove various existing laws related to abortion, including provisions on parental consent for minors, definitions of personhood, and regulations on abortion-inducing drugs. Key changes included the deletion of restrictions on abortion access and the removal of requirements for reporting and disposition of fetal remains. The bill ultimately failed to pass.
Tennessee SB0187, titled the "Reproductive Freedom Act," aimed to establish a fundamental right to reproductive health care decisions, including abortion, and to prohibit state interference in these rights. The bill sought to amend or remove various existing laws related to abortion, including provisions on parental consent for minors, definitions of personhood, and regulations on abortion-inducing drugs. Key changes included the deletion of restrictions on abortion access and the removal of requirements for reporting and disposition of fetal remains. The bill ultimately failed to pass.
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