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HB 345

Abortion - As introduced, adds the chairs of the judiciary committee of the senate and the committee of the house of representatives with jurisdiction over criminal justice-related matters to whom the department of health shall submit a report of each abortion procedure and the disposition of the aborted fetus or aborted fetal tissue to no later than January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of each year. - Amends TCA Section 39-15-203.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Debra Moody

Requires Tennessee health department to submit quarterly abortion procedure reports to legislature chairs, expanding oversight of each abortion and fetal tissue disposition.

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Bill Summary · HB 345

Legislative bill overview

HB 345 would require Tennessee's Department of Health to submit quarterly reports to legislative judiciary committee chairs detailing each abortion procedure performed in the state and the disposition of fetal tissue. The bill amends existing reporting requirements under Tennessee Code Annotated Section 39-15-203 to expand the recipients of these reports within the legislature.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects abortion transparency and legislative oversight in Tennessee, a state with significant abortion restrictions. The quarterly reporting structure creates a systematic legislative review mechanism for abortion data, which could influence future policy decisions and affects both healthcare providers' administrative obligations and patients' privacy considerations.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Detailed reporting of individual abortion procedures to legislators raises questions about patient confidentiality and whether quarterly reports could identify individuals, particularly in rural areas with fewer providers
  • Administrative burden: Healthcare providers must track and report extensive procedural and tissue disposition data quarterly, increasing compliance costs and potential liability
  • Legislative intent ambiguity: The bill's purpose—whether for public health monitoring, policy development, or investigative oversight—is unclear and may generate disagreement about appropriate data use

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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