Tennessee lawmakers turn back restrictive abortion bill

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 668

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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A Tennessee House committee rejected an anti-abortion bill Tuesday that would have criminalized women for seeking abortion procedures, potentially allowing them to be charged with murder.

The bill failed for lack of support and didn’t come to a vote in the Population Health Subcommittee, leading supporters to sing hymns and protest in the Cordell Hull Legislative Building.

An amendment to House Bill 570, sponsored by Republican Rep. Jody Barrett of Dickson, would …

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