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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Population Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
- Placed on s/c cal Population Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
- P2C, ref. to Health Committee
- Assigned to s/c Population Health Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction