This legislation will strengthen reporting requirements by abortion facility operators, increase inspections of these facilities and ensure that the remains of unborn children cannot be bought or sold following an abortion in Tennessee.  The bill will also require informed consent by a woman prior to an abortion specific to the disposition / disposal of her unborn child's body. (House Bill 2577, Dunn / Senate Bill 2568, Roberts)

Tennessee General Assembly summary of bill: As introduced, establishes requirements regarding the disposition of fetal remains resulting from surgical abortions, including reporting requirements and requirements for interim inspections of and certain reporting by facilities where surgical abortions are performed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2 and Title 68.

Legislative Actions on House Bill 2577

01/27/2016 - Assigned to House Health Subcommittee

03/15/2016 - Action delayed in House Health Subcommittee

03/23/2016 - Passed House Health Subcommittee on a voice vote. Referred to House Health Committee.

03/30/2016 - Passed House Health Committee on a voice vote.  Referred to House Government Operations Committee.

04/12/2016 - Passed House Government Operations Committee on a voice vote. Referred to House Calendar & Rules Committee.

04/13/2016 - Passed House Calendar & Rules Committee on a voice vote.

04/14/2016 - Passed House of Representatives 79-9-1.

04/27/2016 - Signed by Governor Bill Haslam.

05/02/2016 - Became state law, part of Public Chapter 1003

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Legislative Actions on Senate Bill 2568

01/25/2016 - Assigned to Senate Judiciary Committee

03/22/2016 - Passed Senate Judiciary Committee, 7-0-2. Referred to full Senate.

04/11/2016 - Passed Senate 28-2-1.

04/27/2016 - Signed by Governor Bill Haslam.

05/02/2016 - Became state law, part of Public Chapter 1003

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