HB1217Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to abortion.
Introduced by Gloria Johnson, District 90
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, deletes the offense of criminal abortion; allows for an abortion before viability of the fetus or when necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant woman. - Amends TCA 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
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michele Carringer | 16 | No |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | No |
| Ron Travis | 31 | No |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | No |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | No |
| Bryan Terry | 48 | No |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Shaundelle Brooks | 60 | Yes |
| Sabi Kumar | 66 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, 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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