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Tennessee Bill Aims to Classify Abortion as Homicide

2/21/2026

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  • Rep. Jody Barrett (R-Tenn.) and Rep. Mark Pody (R-Tenn.) have proposed a bill classifying abortion as fetal homicide.
  • The measure would treat abortion like homicide and could carry the death penalty for women who have abortions.
  • The Foundation to Abolish Abortion supports the bill, which would not apply retroactively.
  • If enacted, the bill would take effect on July 1, 2026 and would exclude life-saving procedures.