TCA 39-15-204
Right to refuse to perform abortions
VIOLATIONViolation
What does this charge mean?
This statute protects physicians, hospital staff, and hospitals from being forced to perform abortions or participate in abortion procedures against their conscience.
Penalty Details
ClassificationViolation
Penalty SummaryViolation
No physician shall be required to perform an abortion and no person shall be required to participate in the performance of an abortion. No hospital shall be required to permit abortions to be performed therein.
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TCA Section39-15-204