TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 10, 2023

Tennessee has lost millions in funding for birth control, pregnancy testing and basic infertility services for low-income individuals according to the Commercial Appeal. A spokesperson for Gov. Bill Lee said he will propose an amendment to the state budget to make up for the loss. The budget amendment reportedly will include $7.5 million in recurring funding and $1.8 million in non-recurring funding for the current fiscal year. The state lost the funding when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services determined that it violated requirements that recipients be made aware of all their options, including abortion, after a positive pregnancy test. Tennessee said it would advise individuals of "all legal options."