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Tennessee Bill Regarding Violations of Fetal Tissue Reporting Requirements (HB 78)
This law was last updated on Aug 29, 2019
This law is Anti–Choice
Number
HB 78
Status
Proposed
Proposed
Jan 23, 2019
Sponsors
Co-sponsors: 4
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 5
Full Bill Text
HB 78 would increase the minimum fine imposed for a first or second violation of the requirement that a physician who reports suspected sexual abuse due to being requested to perform an abortion on a minor include in that report information regarding the sampling and preservation of embryonic or fetal tissue.
The minimum fine would increase by $500 for each violation. The increased fine amounts would be $1,000 and $1,500 respectively.
Related Legislation
Companion bill to SB 1306.
Latest Action
1/23/19 – Introduced.
People
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