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

HB 14: Abortion - As introduced, clarifies that the term "abortion," as defined for the offense of criminal abortion, does not include the use of contraceptives, including any device, medication, biological product, or procedure that is generally intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy, whether specifically intended to prevent pregnancy or for other health needs, or the disposal of embryos resulting from fertility treatments, including healthcare services, procedures, testing, medications, treatments, or products. - Amends TCA Title 37; 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 14 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on November 19, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Abortion - As introduced, clarifies that the term "abortion," as defined for the offense of criminal abortion, does not include the use of contraceptives, including any device, medication, biological product, or procedure that is generally intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy, whether specifically intended to prevent pregnancy or for other health needs, or the disposal of embryos resulting from fertility treatments, including healthcare services, procedures, testing, medications, treatments, or products. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Harold Love (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Harold Love (Democratic).