Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Akbari, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to clarify the definition of "abortion." The bill specifically states that "abortion" does not include the use of contraceptives, which encompasses any device, medication, biological product, or procedure intended to prevent pregnancy or address other health needs. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the disposal of unimplanted embryos resulting from fertility treatments is also excluded from the definition of abortion.

The amendment involves the deletion of a semicolon at the end of subdivision (a)(1) and its replacement with a period, followed by the new definitions. This change aims to provide clearer guidelines regarding what constitutes an abortion under Tennessee law, thereby distinguishing it from contraceptive methods and fertility treatment practices. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-15-213