TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Dec 2, 2024

Lawmakers are pushing for a state law that would guarantee in-vitro fertilization reproductive rights, according to the Tennessee Lookout. The news outlet reports that a measure sponsored by Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, and Rep. Harold Love, D-Nashville, would clarify that the state's ban on abortions does not impact the use of contraceptive devices, medication to prevent pregnancy or the disposal of embryos from fertility treatments. A spokesperson for Lt. Gov. Randy McNally said McNally does not see anything in current law that interferes with access to contraception or fertility treatments. Gov. Bill Lee also spoke this week in support of maintaining IVF, though he said he was unaware of specific details in the proposed legislation.