Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1217: Abortion - As introduced, deletes the offense of criminal abortion; allows for an abortion before viability of the fetus or when necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant woman. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 18, 2025: Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1217 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Abortion - As introduced, deletes the offense of criminal abortion; allows for an abortion before viability of the fetus or when necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant woman. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.