HB1217 — 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.

HB1217 — 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. · Informed CitizenryHB1217 amends the Tennessee Code to delete the offense of criminal abortion. The bill establishes that every person has a fundamental right to make decisions about their reproductive health care, i…Open in Informed Citizenry