HB 0977 / SB 1222 requiring informed consent and 48 hour waiting period passed 79 – 18 and 27 – 5 in the Senate. HB 1368 / SB 1280 requiring licensure and inspection of abortion facilities passed 80 – 17 and 28 – 4 in the Senate.
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House Bill 0977 Passes!
From the Yes on 1 Facebook page. House Bill 0977 requiring informed consent and a 48-hour waiting period passes the House Health Committee by voice vote after lengthy debate! It will now move to House Calendar. Thanks to sponsors Rep. Matthew Hill and Rep. Debra Moody TN State Representative District 81.
Senate Panel to Hear Pro-Life Bills April 7, 2015
On Tuesday, April 7, Tennessee’s state Senate will take its first step towards restoring common-sense policies on abortion and will debate measures providing informed consent and a 48-hour waiting period before an abortion may be performed as well as a requirement that abortion facilities be inspected and licensed as other out-patient surgical centers. Restoration of…
Tennessee House Passes Pro-Life Bill
The Tennessee House passed which holds abortion clinics accountable for their health and safety standards. Representative Susan Lynn (R-Mount Juliet) sponsored the bill which the Tennessee state House panel approved with overwhelming support. “Our goal must be to have safeguards in place that are at least as strong as those of neighboring states,” said Lynn. “I’m grateful…
Restore Life in TN: YES on HB 977 and HB 1368
After many years of struggle, Tennessee’s state House is about to begin debate of common sense protections for women, girls and unborn children. Because of radical court rulings, Tennessee lost the ability to regulate the practice of abortion which has resulted in the tragic distinction of our state becoming a top abortion destination. Now,…
Oratory Contest Winners!
Congratulations to the 2015 Shelby County Right to Life Oratory Contest winners. A wonderfully talented group of high school students participated in today’s contest with amazing messages for life! pictured (l-r) are: Emily Kane, Timothy Kane, Micah Drees & Kyle Van Frank