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SB 3

Tennessee SenateSigned by Governor

Summary

SB 3, aN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to abortion, was introduced in the Senate on Nov 13, 2024 by Sen. Raumesh Akbari (D). It last saw action on Jul 30, 2026: Signed by Senate Speaker.


Record

Text

SB 3 has 3 roll calls.

sb3/draft.txt
HOUSE BILL 14
By Love
SENATE BILL 3
By Akbari
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37;
Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to abortion.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-15-213, is amended by deleting
the semicolon at the end of subdivision (a)(1) and substituting:
. "Abortion" does not include:
(A) 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
(B) The disposal of unimplanted embryos resulting from fertility treatments,
including healthcare services, procedures, testing, medications, treatments, or products;
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.
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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.

Sponsors

Sen. Raumesh Akbari (D) sponsors SB 3 alone.

Committees

SB 3 went before 1 committee: Judiciary.

Judiciary
Judiciary
Referred to · Jan 15, 2025 · 250 Bills

History

SB 3 has taken 5 actions since Nov 13, 2024, the latest on Jul 30, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jul 30, 2026
Senate
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Jul 30, 2026
Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Jan 15, 2025
Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Jan 14, 2025
Senate
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Nov 13, 2024
Senate
Filed for introduction

Votes

SB 3 went to 3 roll calls in the House, the latest on Jan 29, 2025 at 7422.

ChamberQuestion
Yea
Nay
Jan 29, 2025
House
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR LAY ON THE TABLE MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 1 BY MITCHELL PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
74
22
Jan 29, 2025
House
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 3 BY FRITTS PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
19
77
Jan 29, 2025
House
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
96
0

Source: wapp.capitol.tn.gov · legiscan.com