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Tenn. Code § 39-15-217: Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-15-217
What this law says, in plain English
Tennessee law prohibits performing or attempting to perform an abortion if the provider knows the woman seeks it due to the fetus's sex, race, or Down syndrome diagnosis. A medical emergency is an affirmative defense.
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