Senate Bill 1011, also known as House Bill 1105, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2, concerning criminal abortion laws. The bill introduces a new exception to the existing regulations on abortion, specifically stating that if the abortion is performed or attempted by a licensed physician and the pregnancy resulted from aggravated rape, rape, rape of a child, especially aggravated rape, especially aggravated rape of a child, or incest, then the provisions of subsection (b) do not apply.

This amendment aims to provide legal clarity and protections for victims of severe sexual offenses who may seek an abortion. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the welfare of affected individuals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-15-213