Human Life Protection Act will ban abortion
when Roe v. Wade is overtuned in whole or in part
From Tennessee Right to Life: Tennessee Right to Life thanks Governor Bill Lee for signing into law the Human Life Protection Act (SB 1257/HB 1029). The law will take effect upon the reversal of Roe v Wade, in
whole or in part, by the U.S. Supreme Court. It will enact the full
restoration of Tennessee's protective pre-Roe laws. The act also
restores the right of Tennesseans to decide these public policies on
abortion for ourselves.
"It has
always been the priority of Tennessee's pro-life movement to restore
the fullest possible protection to the largest number of unborn children
and women in our state," said Stacy Dunn, vice-president of Tennessee Right to Life. "While
states like New York are moving to strip any limits to abortion--even
at the moments before birth---Tennessee wants to protect unborn children
and their mothers from the tragedy of abortion."
Prime sponsors of the measure were Senator Dolores Gresham (R-Somerville) and Representative Susan Lynn (R-Mount Juliet.) It was passed overwhelmingly by both the Senate, 26-5, and the House, 69-24.
"This
pro-life bill was passed in large part due to the vigilant care with
which sponsors Gresham and Lynn shepherded the measure. Tennessee Right
to Life expresses our appreciation for their work and wisdom," said Trecia Dillingham, board member for the organization. "We look forward to continuing to work with the Legislature to restore full protection to the vulnerable unborn in our state," said Dillingham.
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