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)