Bill Sponsors: TN SB1961 | 2017-2018 | 110th General Assembly

Bill Title: As introduced, prohibits abortions from the point a fetal heartbeat is detected; requires fetal heartbeat testing prior to an abortion; creates exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2018-02-01 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee [SB1961 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

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Senator Mark Pody [R]PrimarySponsored BillsSD-017FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart

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