Bill Title: Adds new provision to Article I to provide that nothing in Constitution of Tennessee secures or protects right to abortion or requires the funding of an abortion; states that the people retain the right through their elected state representatives and state senators to enact, amend, or repeal statutes regarding abortion, including, but not limited to, circumstances of pregnancy resulting from rape or incest or when necessary to save the life of the mother.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Enrolled - Dead) 2009-06-03 - Signed by H. Speaker [SJR0127 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [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	2009-06-02	23	9	0	0	32	Passed	Link	View
House	HEALTH & HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage - refer to: Calendar & Rules Committee	2009-04-07	20	7	0	0	27	Passed	Link	View
Senate	FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT	2009-03-23	24	8	0	0	32	Passed	Link	View
Senate	FLOOR VOTE: LAY ON THE TABLE AMEND# 1 BY Jackson	2009-03-23	19	12	1	0	32	Passed	Link	View
Senate	S. JUD COMM.: Recommended for passage - refer to: S. Cal. Comm.	2009-03-11	6	2	1	0	9	Passed	Link	View

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