§ 37-10-501. Promotion of Parental Help Line for Prevention of Child Abuse
In an effort to inform the citizens of Tennessee of a free resource for families and reduce instances of child abuse, the following measures shall be performed. All public transportation buses within the state of Tennessee are urged to promote the existence of a parental help line organized by the nonprofit organization Prevent Child Abuse […]
§ 37-10-402. Conflict With Religious Tenets and Practices of Parent
In the absence of an epidemic or immediate threat thereof, this section does not apply to any child whose parent or guardian files with proper authorities a signed, written statement that such immunization and other preventative measures conflict with the religious tenets and practices of the parent or guardian affirmed under penalties of perjury.
§ 37-10-403. Immunity From Criminal and Civil Liability
No parent or legal guardian shall be criminally prosecuted nor civilly liable for failure to comply with the provisions of this part.
§ 37-10-209. Distribution of Materials Concerning Missing Children — Solicitation of Contributions
No organization shall solicit contributions for the purpose of distributing materials containing information relating to missing children unless it complies with all of the following requirements: Such organization has been incorporated under title 48, Chapters 51 68, or the nonprofit corporation law of another state prior to the time of the solicitation of contributions, or […]
§ 37-10-301. Legislative Intent and Findings
It is the intent of the general assembly in enacting this parental consent provision to further the important and compelling state interests of: Protecting minors against their own immaturity; Fostering the family structure and preserving it as a viable social unit; and Protecting the rights of parents to rear children who are members of their […]
§ 37-10-302. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Abortion” means the use of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with intent to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant with intent other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or […]
§ 37-10-303. Written Consent Required — Petition for Waiver
No person shall perform an abortion on an unemancipated minor unless such person or such person’s agent first obtains the written consent of one (1) parent or the legal guardian of the minor. The consent shall be signed. The person shall obtain some written documentation, other than the written consent itself, that purports to establish […]
§ 37-10-304. Applicability — Pseudonym — Counsel — Court Proceedings — Appeals
The requirements and procedures under this part are available and apply to minors, whether or not they are residents of this state. The court shall ensure that the minor’s identity is kept anonymous. The minor shall be allowed to proceed under a pseudonym and shall be allowed to sign all documents, including the petition, by […]
§ 37-10-305. Medical Emergencies
The requirements of § 37-10-303 shall not apply when, in the best medical judgment of the physician based on the facts of the case before the physician, a medical emergency exists that so complicates the pregnancy as to require an immediate abortion.
§ 37-10-306. Violations
Any person who intentionally performs an abortion with knowledge that, or with reckless disregard as to whether the person upon whom the abortion is to be performed is an unemancipated minor, and who intentionally or knowingly fails to conform to any requirement of this part, commits a Class A misdemeanor.