NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – In 2019, more than 30 new laws will take effect in the state of Tennessee.
Here are some of the highlights:
Immigration
As enacted, prohibits state and local governmental entities and officials from adopting sanctuary policies; enacts
other related provisions.
Abortion
As enacted, requires, in cases where an ultrasound is performed as part of an examination prior to an abortion, the
person who performs the ultrasound to offer the woman the opportunity to learn the results of the ultrasound; requires, if ultrasound is performed, that report of abortion indicate whether or not a heartbeat was detected. –
Wine
As enacted, authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages and wine on Sundays during certain hours; prohibits sales on Easter, Christmas, and Thanksgiving; revises other provisions relating to alcoholic beverages.
Handgun Permits
As enacted, exempts from the firing range and classroom hours requirements to obtain a handgun carry permit anyone who in the five years preceding the date of application has successfully completed a department of correction firearms qualification.
Ultrasounds
As enacted, requires compliance with certain requirements by a person practicing ultrasound sonography in a nonclinical 3D/4D ultrasound boutique setting.
A full list, compiled by WJHL, can be found here.