Tennessee lawmakers defeat abortion bill protecting mother’s life

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 318

Last Updated: 6 days, 21 hours ago

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A Tennessee House panel rejected legislation Tuesday that would have allowed doctors to end a pregnancy to save the life of the mother without facing criminal charges.

The Republican-controlled Population Health Subcommittee voted 8-2 against HB179, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Yusuf Hakeem of Chattanooga, keeping it from moving to the full Health Committee.

The measure would have allowed physicians to perform abortions in cases of rape and incest without the threat of a felony …

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