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

HB 990: Abortion - As enacted, clarifies the term "serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function" as used in present law provisions relative to criminal abortion. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 53; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

In committee Last action April 29, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 217

Plain-language summary

HB 990 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Abortion - As enacted, clarifies the term "serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function" as used in present law provisions relative to criminal abortion. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 53; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Bryan Terry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 217.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bryan Terry (Republican).