TCA 39-13-214
“Another” and “another person” to include fetus of a human being
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What does this charge mean?
This statute does not describe a crime or offense. Instead, it clarifies that for purposes of Tennessee homicide laws, the term "another person" includes a human fetus at any stage of pregnancy, except it does not apply to the pregnant woman herself or to lawful medical procedures she consents to.
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(a) 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. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to amend [former] § 39-15-201 [repealed], or §§ 39-15-203 – 39-15-205 and 39-15-207. (c) 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.
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TCA Section39-13-214