HB0014Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to abortion.
Introduced by Harold Love, District 58
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
March 18, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: POPULATION HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee · March 18, 2025
2
Yes
7
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michele Carringer | 16 | No |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | No |
| Ron Travis | 31 | Not Voting |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | No |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | No |
| Bryan Terry | 48 | No |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Shaundelle Brooks | 60 | Yes |
| Sabi Kumar | 66 | No |
| John Gillespie | 97 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Sponsor(s) Added.
Intro., P1C.
P2C held on desk, pending appointment of Standing Committees
Ref. to Health Committee
Assigned to s/c Population Health Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Population Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
Placed on s/c cal Population Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
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