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Activists rally at capitol against abortion overhaul

Posted at 3:57 PM, Jan 28, 2020
and last updated 2020-01-28 16:57:35-05

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Planned Parenthood and other abortion rights supporters gathered outside the capitol to send a message to Governor Bill Lee.

Last week the governor proposed a sweeping overhaul of Tennessee's abortion law including a proposal to ban abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected.

Read More: Gov. Bill Lee announces new fetal heartbeat bill, comprehensive abortion reform

On Tuesday, Planned Parenthood revealed their open letter to the Governor opposing the idea.

There's currently no date set for when the abortion overhaul will be voted on.