Local lawmakers say abortion ban may be subject to changes

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – On day one of Tennessee's abortion ban coming into effect, some local Republican state lawmakers are already considering ...

August 31, 2022
4:04 AM

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – On day one of Tennessee's abortion ban coming into effect, some local Republican state lawmakers are already considering some changes to the law. News Channel 11 spoke to lawmakers at a legislative barbecue event in Kingsport hosted by the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. Some had concerns the law was not specific enough, and they would like to make some changes to give doctors a better understanding of what can and cannot be done under the abortion ban. The 'trigger law' now in effect makes it a Class C felony to provide an abortion, which includes jail time and a fine.

John Jenco