Tennessee lawmakers introduce Texas-styled abortion bill

Tennessee lawmakers introduce Texas-styled abortion bill

Despite already enacting one of the strictest abortion bans in the U.S., Tennessee Republicans on Tuesday began advancing yet another strict anti-abortion measure strategically written to sidestep …

Tennessee lawmakers introduce Texas-styled abortion bill

Despite already enacting one of the strictest abortion bans in the U.S., Tennessee Republicans on Tuesday began advancing yet another anti-abortion measure strategically written to sidestep federal court challenges.

Tennessee lawmakers introduce Texas-styled abortion bill

The proposed ban does not have an exception for rape or incest.

Tennessee lawmakers introduce Texas-styled abortion bill

The Tennessee version introduced Tuesday would ban all abortions rather than allowing a patient to have a six-week window.

Tennessee Republicans introduce Texas-styled abortion bill

The proposal not only would prohibit doctors from performing abortions before most people know they're pregnant but would also allow citizens to file civil lawsuits against anyone who helps someone else get the procedure.

Tennessee Lawmakers Introduce Texas-Styled Abortion Bill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Despite already enacting one of the strictest abortion bans in the U.S., Tennessee Republicans on Tuesday began advancing yet another anti-abortion measure strategically written to sidestep federal court challenges.