Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 179: Abortion - As introduced, specifies that the offense of criminal abortion does not include an abortion that was necessary due to a medical emergency affecting the physical or mental health of the pregnant person or performed on a patient whose pregnancy was the result of rape or incest. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15; 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 179 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Abortion - As introduced, specifies that the offense of criminal abortion does not include an abortion that was necessary due to a medical emergency affecting the physical or mental health of the pregnant person or performed on a patient whose pregnancy was the result of rape or incest. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Yusuf Hakeem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusuf Hakeem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
“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 3/3/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- P2C, ref. to Health Committee
- Assigned to s/c Population Health Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction