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HB 26

Abortion - As introduced, enacts the "Unborn Child Protection Act of 2025." - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

Tennessee bill enacts "Unborn Child Protection Act" amending multiple state codes to strengthen abortion restrictions and establish fetal protections, currently in subcommittee review.

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Bill Summary · HB 26

Legislative bill overview

HB 26, titled the "Unborn Child Protection Act of 2025," proposes amendments to multiple Tennessee state codes governing healthcare, taxation, and other regulatory areas as they relate to abortion and fetal protection. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the introduced summary, making it difficult to assess exact policy changes without accessing the full text.

Why is this important

Abortion policy directly affects reproductive healthcare access, criminal liability for patients and providers, and medical practice standards. Tennessee already has restrictive abortion laws in place, so any amendments would likely either strengthen existing restrictions, create new regulatory burdens, or modify enforcement mechanisms—each carrying substantial implications for healthcare providers and individuals seeking reproductive services.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "unborn child" definitions: How the bill defines fetal life stages will determine which procedures are restricted and when, affecting early pregnancy care, miscarriage treatment, and fertility services
  • Liability and enforcement mechanisms: Whether criminal penalties apply to patients, providers, or both, and what enforcement authority is granted to state agencies
  • Medical exception clarity: How broadly or narrowly exceptions for maternal health, rape, or incest are defined, and whether physicians face legal uncertainty when making time-sensitive medical decisions
  • Implementation across affected codes: Amendments spanning five separate titles suggest complex regulatory changes that may create inconsistencies or gaps in enforcement

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

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