US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Tennessee Senate OKs a bill that would make it illegal for adults to help minors seeking abortions
- A bill, SB 1971, proposed making it a Class-C felony to assist minors in obtaining abortion treatment in Tennessee.
- The bill was introduced by Rep. Jason Zachary and Sen. Paul Rose.
- Originally, the bill would have imposed a penalty similar to kidnapping for aiding minors in obtaining abortion treatment.
Insights by Ground AI
19 Articles
19 Articles
Tennessee GOP senators OK criminalizing helping minors get transgender care, mimicking abortion bill
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers are considering criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent. Republican senators advanced the legislation Thursday on a 25-4 vote. It must now clear the similarly GOP-dominated House. The bill mirrors almost the exact same language from a so-called “anti-abortion trafficking” proposal that the Senate approved just a da…
·Colorado Springs, United States
Read Full Article
Tennessee Senate Passes Abortion Trafficking Bill Called 'Cruelty' by California Governor Gavin Newsom - Tennessee Star
The Tennessee State Senate on Wednesday passed legislation that would impose criminal penalties for adults who provide transportation to minors seeking to circumvent the state's abortion laws.
Coverage Details
Total News Sources19
Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Center
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources are Center
54% Center
L 33%
C 54%
13%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
