Bill Title: As enacted, clarifies that the consent required of a woman in order for medical experiments, research, or the taking of photographs upon her aborted fetus must be in writing; allows the taking of photographs of the aborted fetus without the woman's consent if it is done for the purpose of capturing images that the person reasonably believes depict evidence of a violation of a state or federal law, rule, or regulation. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2; Title 63, Chapter 6, Part 2; Title 68, Chapter 3 and Title 68, Chapter 30.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-05-02 - Pub. Ch. 986 [SB2240 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
Senate	FLOOR VOTE: CONCUR IN HOUSE AMEND# 1	2016-04-18	29	0	0	0	29	Passed	Link	View
House	FLOOR VOTE: AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION	2016-04-14	89	0	0	0	89	Passed	Link	View
Senate	FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT	2016-04-04	31	0	0	0	31	Passed	Link	View
Senate	SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee	2016-03-29	8	0	0	0	8	Passed	Link	View

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