Tennessee § 39-13-214 - “Another” and “another person” to include fetus of a human being.
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§ 39-13-214. “Another” and “another person” to include fetus of a human being.
For the purposes of this part, “another” and “another person” include a human embryo or fetus at any stage of gestation in utero, when any such term refers to the victim of any act made criminal by this part. Nothing in this section shall be construed to amend § 39-15-201, or §§ 39-15-203 — 39-15-205 and 39-15-207. Nothing in subsection (a) shall apply to any act or omission by a pregnant woman with respect to an embryo or fetus with which she is pregnant, or to any lawful medical or surgical procedure to which a pregnant woman consents, performed by a health care professional who is licensed to perform such procedure. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1; T.C.A., § 39-13-210 ; Acts 1990, ch. 1038, § 4; 2011, ch. 408, § 2; 2012, ch. 1006, §§ 1, 2. Sentencing Commission Comments. This section represents a major change in Tennessee law. See § 39-13-107 . Compiler's Notes. The sentencing commission terminated June 30, 1995. Sentencing Commission Comments have been retained, but do not reflect 1995 or subsequent legislation. Cross-References. Abortion, title 39, ch. 15, part 2. Fetus as victim, § 39-13-107 . Attorney General Opinions. Constitutionality of including a non-viable fetus as a victim of certain crimes. OAG 10-69, 2010 Tenn. AG LEXIS 75 (5/20/10). Liability for infants born with narcotic drug dependency. OAG 13-01 (revised), 2013 Tenn. AG LEXIS 12 (2/1/13).
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