Senate Bill 3, also known as House Bill 14, amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the definition of "abortion." The bill clarifies that the term "abortion" does not include the use of contraceptives, which encompasses any device, medication, biological product, or procedure intended to prevent pregnancy or used for other health needs. Additionally, the bill specifies 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) in Section 39-15-213 and its replacement with a period, followed by the new definitions. This change aims to provide clearer guidelines on what constitutes an abortion under Tennessee law, thereby distinguishing it from contraceptive methods and fertility treatment practices. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the legislative change.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-15-213