The Tennessee House has approved a measure that would require tissue from abortions to be cremated or buried. If the measure passes the state Senate, backers say Tennessee would be the 12th state to require mortuary services after an abortion.
Requirement To Bury Or Cremate Fetal Remains Headed Toward Passage In Tennessee
One anti-abortion proposal appears to be on the way toward becoming law this year in Tennessee. It’s based on an Indiana law that’s already been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, requiring aborted fetuses to be buried or cremated.
Federal Trial Begins For Tennessee’s Controversial Abortion Reversal Law
Tennessee women’s rights groups are challenging a state law they say will interfere with the decision-making process for pregnant people undergoing drug-induced abortions.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Tennessee’s Abortion Waiting Period
Tennessee’s 48-hour waiting period for people to get abortions has been ruled unconstitutional by a federal court. Judge Bernard Friedman found that the state could not prove that the waiting period benefits the person’s mental health, which is the purported goal.
Tennessee’s Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Law Is Signed, Then Blocked, In Less Than An Hour
Tennessee’s newest restriction on abortions saw two major — and opposing — developments Monday.
After Another Legal Setback, A Tennessee Anti-Abortion Group Wants To Re-Evaluate Their Strategy
A U.S. Supreme Court decision is being described as a “small victory” for abortion rights supporters in Tennessee, and it’s causing a leading anti-abortion group to call for a reset on opponents’ strategy.
Tennessee Lawmakers Pass New Anti-Abortion Bill In Last-Minute Vote
In a late-night, last-minute vote, the Tennessee Senate passed what would become one of the most restrictive anti-abortion bills in the country. The measure (SB2196/HB2263) had been championed by Gov. Bill Lee, although he said it was not a priority once the coronavirus pandemic struck in the state.
Also On Super Tuesday: Debate Starts On Gov. Bill Lee’s Contested Proposals
Important details on some of Gov. Bill Lee’s most controversial bills are coming out on the same day. That day happens to be Super Tuesday, when attention is focused on presidential politics.
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