House Bill 1105 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 39-15-213, to introduce a new exception regarding criminal abortion. The bill stipulates that if a licensed physician performs or attempts to perform an abortion, it is exempt from certain prohibitions if the pregnancy resulted from specific crimes, including aggravated rape, rape, rape of a child, especially aggravated rape, especially aggravated rape of a child, or incest. These definitions are referenced from existing sections of the Tennessee Code.

The bill aims to clarify the legal circumstances under which an abortion may be performed without facing criminal charges, specifically in cases of severe sexual offenses. This legislative change reflects a response to the complexities surrounding reproductive rights and the implications of criminal acts on pregnancy. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these legal provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-15-213