Post-Viability Abortion Restriction

Tennessee's post-viability abortion restriction provides that no abortion may be performed after viability unless necessary to preserve the woman's life or health.  A copy of the physician's certificate of necessity must be filed with the district attorney general before the abortion is performed.  Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-15-201(c)(3) (Enacted 1989).

NARAL Pro-Choice America supports the legal framework established in Roe v. Wade and does not oppose restrictions on post-viability abortions, such as Tennessee's, that contain adequate exceptions to protect the life and health of the woman.