Changes

In 2012 Tennessee passed a weaker form of this bill, known as the "Life Defense Act" (HB 3808), that became effective July 1, 2012:

In 2012 Tennessee passed a weaker form of this bill, known as the "Life Defense Act" (HB 3808), that became effective July 1, 2012:

:(1) A physician may not perform an abortion unless the physician has admitting privileges at a hospital licensed under title 68 that is located:

{{cquote|(1) A physician may not perform an abortion unless the physician has admitting privileges at a hospital licensed under title 68 that is located:

::(A) In the county in which the abortion is performed; or

:(A) In the county in which the abortion is performed; or

::(B) In a county adjacent to the county in which the abortion is performed.

:(B) In a county adjacent to the county in which the abortion is performed.

:(2) The physician who performs an abortion or a health care provider licensed pursuant to title 63 under the supervision of the physician shall notify the patient of the location of the hospital at which the physician has privileges and where the patient my receive follow-up care by the physician if complications arise.

(2) The physician who performs an abortion or a health care provider licensed pursuant to title 63 under the supervision of the physician shall notify the patient of the location of the hospital at which the physician has privileges and where the patient my receive follow-up care by the physician if complications arise.}}

== Unsuccessful examples ==

== Unsuccessful examples ==