HB0990Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 53; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to abortion.
Introduced by Bryan Terry, District 48
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, clarifies the term "serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function" as used in present law provisions relative to criminal abortion. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 53; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 217
April 29, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee · April 1, 2025
15
Yes
6
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
22 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Hill | 3 | No |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | No |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | No |
| Michele Carringer | 16 | Yes |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | Yes |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Ryan Williams | 42 | Yes |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
Ref. to Health Committee
Assigned to s/c Population Health Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Population Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 4/1/2025
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/10/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
Comp. SB subst.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 217
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