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Bill Allowing Lawsuits Against Anyone Taking Kids Out Of State Without Parental Consent For “Gender Affirming” Care Passes In Tennessee Senate

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A Tennessee bill allowing lawsuits against anyone taking minors out of the state without the consent of their parents for “gender affirming” care passed in the Senate on Thursday. Senators voted along party lines 25 to 4 to pass Senate Bill 2782 (SB2782), sponsored by […]

Tennessee Bill That Increases Criminal Penalty For Indirectly Causing Abuse, Imminent Harm To A Child Heads To Governor’s Desk For Signature

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – A bill that increases the penalty for those who indirectly cause harm or death to a child (in that they aren’t the actual person who inflicted the abuse) heads to Governor Lee’s desk for signature as it has passed successfully through both chambers of the […]

Tennessee Bill Would Make Illegally Blocking Roadways A Felony

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Center Square [By Jon Styf] – A Tennessee bill would increase the penalty for blocking a road to a felony instead of a misdemeanor. Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Memphis, said the bill is intended to stop vehicles from blocking traffic and creating dangerous situations. The bill also would include protests that block […]

New Bill Would Institute Felony Charges For Abortion Trafficking Of Pregnant Tennessee Minors

Image Credit: RawPixel / Public Domain The Tennessee Conservative Staff – Newly proposed state legislation would make it a felony offense for adults to participate in “abortion trafficking” by assisting minors in obtaining an out-of-state abortion without parental consent. House Bill 1895 (HB1895) was filed by State Representative Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville-District 14) on Monday. As of […]