There are 27 article(s) tagged Tennessee State Government:

• April 2023

  • Narrow abortion exemption bill passed by Tennessee lawmakers

    A bill that would add a narrow exemption to one of the strictest abortion bans in the United States is on its way to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his approval.

    By The Associated Press April 05, 2023

• February 2023

  • Tennessee House passes trans youth care ban, Bill Lee expected to sign

    If the ban becomes law in Tennessee, doctors would be prohibited from providing gender-affirming care to anyone under the age of 18, including prescribing puberty blockers and hormones — and could even be penalized.

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    Health care groups and big political donors silent on trans youth bill

    By The Associated Press February 23, 2023