Bill and Sponsor |
Bill Summary |
Amendments |
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FACT's Position |
More Information |
SB0253 and HB0335
Sexual Orientation
Full Text:
Senate version
House version
Sponsor(s):
B. Marrero in the Senate; Richardson in the House. |
Adds as an advisory enhancement factor to sentencing that defendant intentionally chose victim of crime based on gender identity or expression. (Amends TCA Section 40-35-114.) |
None |
Senate:
Scheduled for the Judiciary Committee on
5/13/2009.
House:
This bill likely will not be considered during this legislative session. |
This bill confuses “motive,” never an element of a crime, with “intent” and sets the precedent of giving legal recognition to a variety of sexually related practices such as cross-dressing. |
Bill History:
In the Senate
In the House |
SB0640 and HB1532
Right to Life
Full Text:
Senate version
House version
Sponsor(s):
B. Marrero in the Senate; Favors in the House |
Enacts the so-called "Emergency Care for Rape Victims Act." (Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11.) |
None |
Senate:
This bill likely will not be considered during this legislative session.
House:
This bill likely will not be considered during this legislative session. |
This bill encourages abortion of a fertilized egg (a human being) and disregards the rights of conscience of health care practitioners in emergency rooms and religious hospitals. |
Bill History:
In the Senate
In the House
The "Morning-After Pill," Abortion and Informed Consent |
SB2089
and HB1762
Parental Rights
Full Text:
Senate version
House version
Sponsor(s):
Beavers in the Senate;
Shipley in the House |
Requires doctors and hospitals treating minor children to release the results of medical tests and procedures performed on the child to the child's parents upon request. (Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6, Part 1; Title 63 and Title 68.) |
SA0602
HA0513 |
Senate:
Failed in the
General Welfare, Health and Human Resources Committee on
5/20/2009.
House:
This bill likely will not be considered during this legislative session.
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This bill allows parents access to the medical records of their minor children on the premise that minor children are under the authority of their parents and that parents are responsible for their minor children. |
Bill History:
In the Senate
In the House |
SB2136 and HB2159
Adoption & Right to Life
Full Text:
Senate version
House version
Sponsor(s):
Black in the Senate; Hensley in the House |
Enacts the “Embryo Donation and Adoption Act of 2009.” (Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68.) |
None |
Senate:
This bill likely will not be considered during this legislative session.
House:
This bill likely will not be considered during this legislative session. |
This bill would encourage the adoption of frozen embryos that might otherwise not survive or become a commodity. |
Bill History:
In the Senate
In the House |
SB2168 and HB2018
Judicial Elections
Full Text:
Senate version
House version
Sponsor(s):
Bunch in the Senate; Kelsey in the House |
Authorizes the governor to make interim appointments to fill judicial vacancies if the judicial selection commission sunsets on June 30, 2009. |
SA0579 |
Senate:
Scheduled for a Senate vote on 6/18/2009.
House:
This bill likely will not be considered during this legislative session. |
This bill would ensure that any vacancy on an appellate court can be filled by the Governor until the next election. |
Bill History:
In the Senate
In the House
Background:
Courtroom Showdown at the State Capitol |
SB2490 and HB2654
Health Care
Full Text:
Senate version
House version
Sponsor(s):
Black in the Senate; Maggart in the House |
Prohibits any provision of law from compelling any person, health care provider, or employer from participating in any health care system. (Amends TCA Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.) |
None |
Senate:
This bill likely will not be considered during this legislative session.
House:
This bill likely will not be considered during this legislative session. |
This bill would leave in place the current system of individuals and employers having the option, but not being compelled by law, to purchase health insurance for themselves and their employees. |
Bill History:
In the Senate
In the House |
SB2686 and HB2681
Health Care
Full Text:
Senate version
House version
Sponsor(s):
Black in the Senate; Hill in the House |
Prohibits coverage for abortion under health care plans required to be established in this state through an exchange pursuant to any federal health care legislation enacted by the current Congress. (Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4; Title 37, Chapter 10, Part 3; Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71.) |
None |
Senate:
This bill likely will not be considered during this legislative session.
House:
Assigned to the
Industrial Impact
Subcommittee of the
Commerce Committee on 2/10/2010. |
This bill would prohibit any health care plan in Tennessee offered through an exchange, pursuant to federal health care reform legislation, from providing coverage for abortions. |
Bill History:
In the Senate
In the House |
SB2687 and HB2680
Health Care
Full Text:
Senate version
House version
Sponsor(s):
Black in the Senate; Hill in the House |
Prohibits coverage for abortion under any health care plans required to be established in this state through certain exchanges pursuant to the health care bill passed by the U.S. Senate last Christmas Eve. (Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4; Title 37, Chapter 10, Part 3; Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71.) |
None |
Senate:
This bill likely will not be considered during this legislative session.
House:
Assigned to the
Industrial Impact
Subcommittee of the
Commerce Committee on 2/10/2010. |
This bill would prohibit any health care plan in Tennessee offered through an exchange pursuant to the U.S. Senate’s health care reform legislation from providing coverage for abortions. |
Bill History:
In the Senate
In the House |
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