Pending Legislation Would Ban Baby Body Part Trafficking

Pending Legislation Would Ban Baby Body Part Trafficking

Legislation banning the sale of fetal remains by abortion providers in Tennessee passed the state House overwhelmingly by a vote of 79-9. The bill is a priority of the Haslam administration and was approved earlier in the state Senate 28-2.

In addition to banning the sale of fetal remains, HB 2577 also prohibits reimbursement for the transfer, preservation or other handling of fetal body parts following a surgical abortion. Sponsored by Rep. Bill Dunn (R-Knoxville) and Sen. Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield), the bill strengthens reporting requirements to include documentation of the method for disposal of remains and requires authorization by a woman or girl considering an abortion as to the method of disposal.

Tennessee Right to Life applauded the move. (continue reading)

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