§ 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.
§ 37-10-501. 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 […]
§ 37-10-304. 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.
§ 37-10-307. Civil Actions
Failure to obtain consent pursuant to the requirements of this part is prima facie evidence of failure to obtain informed consent and of interference with family relations in appropriate civil actions. The law of this state shall not be construed to preclude the award of exemplary damages in any appropriate civil action relevant to violations […]
§ 37-10-308. Severability
If any one (1) or more provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this part or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is found to be unconstitutional, the same is declared to be severable and the balance of this part shall remain effective notwithstanding the unconstitutionality. The legislature declares that it […]
§ 37-10-401. Responsibility of Parents to Have Children Immunized — Specific Vaccines — Immunization Registry
It is the responsibility of each parent or legal guardian to ensure that such person’s child or children receive the vaccines as are recommended by guidelines of the Center for Disease Control or the American Academy of Pediatrics to be administered to a child. The parent or legal guardian is encouraged to obtain the recommended […]
§ 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 […]