Senate Bill 1011, also known as House Bill 1105, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2, concerning criminal abortion. The bill introduces a new subsection (g) to Section 39-15-213, which establishes an exception to the existing law regarding abortion. Specifically, it states that if the abortion was 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, as defined in various sections of the code, then the application of subsection (b) does not apply.

This legislation 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 needs of affected individuals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-15-213