House Bill 1105, also known as Senate Bill 1011, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2, concerning criminal abortion. The bill introduces a new exception to the existing law regarding abortions performed under certain circumstances. Specifically, it states that if the abortion is performed by a licensed physician and the pregnancy results from aggravated rape, rape, rape of a child, especially aggravated rape, especially aggravated rape of a child, or incest, then the application of subsection (b) does not apply.

This legislation aims to clarify the legal framework surrounding abortions in cases of severe sexual offenses, ensuring that victims of such crimes have access to necessary medical procedures without facing legal repercussions for the abortion itself. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of addressing this issue for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-15-213