Unborn Child Protection Act of 2025
Amends TCA Title 29; Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.
Tennessee SB0194, titled the "Unborn Child Protection Act of 2025," prohibits the mailing or delivery of abortion-inducing drugs into the state, specifically defining these drugs to include mifepristone, misoprostol, and mifeprex when used for abortion purposes. The bill establishes strict liability for individuals or entities that violate this prohibition, imposing damages of $5 million for any resulting death of an unborn child, with a five-year statute of limitations for legal actions. This legislation primarily affects healthcare providers, pharmacies, and individuals involved in the distribution of abortion-inducing medications.
Tennessee SB0194, titled the "Unborn Child Protection Act of 2025," prohibits the mailing or delivery of abortion-inducing drugs into the state, specifically defining these drugs to include mifepristone, misoprostol, and mifeprex when used for abortion purposes. The bill establishes strict liability for individuals or entities that violate this prohibition, imposing damages of $5 million for any resulting death of an unborn child, with a five-year statute of limitations for legal actions. This legislation primarily affects healthcare providers, pharmacies, and individuals involved in the distribution of abortion-inducing medications.
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Hensley, Joey
114th General Assembly
January 15, 2025
March 4, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee