Tennessee Abortion Physician "Affirmative Defense" Bill On Hold
The measure creating exceptions for rape and incest is done for the year. Reply By Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout February 28, 2023 Legislation de...
The measure creating exceptions for rape and incest is done for the year. Reply By Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout February 28, 2023 Legislation designed to let physicians determine when an abortion is needed to save the life of a mother – without facing the threat of prosecution – is on ice despite reported support by the attorney general. State Sen. Richard Briggs said Monday he is postponing consideration of Senate Bill 745 for two weeks while he tries to shore up support before presenting it to the Judiciary Committee.