Tennessee Enacts Law Criminalizing Aid for Minors Seeking Abortions Without Parental Consent

Governor Bill Lee signs legislation imposing penalties on adults assisting minors in obtaining abortions or gender-affirming care without parental approval.

• The new law makes it a Class A misdemeanor to help a minor get an abortion without parental consent.
• Violators face up to nearly a year in prison and potential civil lawsuits from the minor's family.
• The law is part of a broader trend of restrictive abortion measures following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
• Critics argue the law undermines minors' autonomy and restricts access to trusted support.
• Similar legislation in Idaho was blocked by a federal judge due to constitutional concerns.

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