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Tennessee Bill Proposes Death Penalty for Abortion Seekers

2/24/2026

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The Tennessee Republicans introduced House Bill 570 to impose the death penalty on women who terminate pregnancies, co-sponsored by Rep. Jody Barrett and Senator Mark Pody.
The bill would allow homicide charges for women involved in abortions.
The bill is not yet scheduled for consideration.
Tennessee's Human Life Protection Act bans abortions from fertilization with no exceptions for rape or incest.

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Story summary

The Tennessee Republicans introduced House Bill 570 to impose the death penalty on women who terminate pregnancies, co-sponsored by Rep. Jody Barrett and Senator Mark Pody.
The bill would allow homicide charges for women involved in abortions.
The bill is not yet scheduled for consideration.
Tennessee's Human Life Protection Act bans abortions from fertilization with no exceptions for rape or incest.