Tennessee Lower February 23, 2023

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 2/23/2023 Passed

74 yes 20 no

pass

The Tennessee Lower voted 74 to 20 on February 23, 2023. 79% of members voting cast a yes vote. The bill's recorded status after this vote is "Engrossed; ready for transmission to House".

The bill

SB 3: Abortion - As introduced, clarifies that the term "abortion," as defined for the offense of criminal abortion, does not include the use of contraceptives, including any device, medication, biological product, or procedure that is generally intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy, whether specifically intended to prevent pregnancy or for other health needs, or the disposal of embryos resulting from fertility treatments, including healthcare services, procedures, testing, medications, treatments, or products. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68.

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 2/23/2023 Passed

The bill

How each member voted

Voted yes 67

Voted no 17

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