SB1940

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to days of special observance.

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Establishes January 22 as "Sanctity of Life Day" in Tennessee to honor lives lost to legalized abortion.

This bill amends Tennessee law to designate January 22 as "Sanctity of Life Day." This observance aims to renew the state's commitment to protecting the sanctity of life and to honor the lives of unborn children lost to legalized abortion. The bill references the reversal of Roe v. Wade and the designation of January 22 as National Sanctity of Human Life Day by President Ronald Reagan. The act takes effect upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

7 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 879

Apr 9

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 9

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted