Proposed legislation builds on Tennessee Republicans’ pro-family agenda NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Gino Bulso, R-Brentwood, today filed legislation that would allow expectant mothers in Tennessee to utilize accessible parking spaces. House Bill 1457 adds pregnant women in their second or third trimester, or those who have high-risk pregnancies, to the list of individuals who […]
Proposed legislation builds on Tennessee Republicans’ pro-family agenda
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Gino Bulso, R-Brentwood, today filed legislation that would allow expectant mothers in Tennessee to utilize accessible parking spaces.
House Bill 1457 adds pregnant women in their second or third trimester, or those who have high-risk pregnancies, to the list of individuals who qualify for a temporary disabled parking permit.
“Expectant mothers often experience mobility issues and other side effects that can make daily tasks physically demanding. This legislation recognizes the importance of welcoming new life into the world by helping alleviate some of the hardships associated with pregnancy,” said Bulso. “Strong families are the foundation of our state, and this is an important step in promoting and protecting life in Tennessee.”
Temporary and permanent disabled parking placards are currently available to Tennesseans with a variety of disabling conditions, including wheelchair use, difficulty walking, or 20/200 vision or worse with corrective lenses. They can also be issued to people using braces or crutches, those with pulmonary or cardiac conditions, and parents of permanently disabled children. Applications must include a statement from a physician.
Florida and Illinois have passed laws allowing expectant mothers to park in accessible parking spaces. Several other states are considering similar measures.
Tennessee ranks among the most pro-life states in the nation, and Republicans continue to encourage strong families and protect the most vulnerable in our society.
In 2024, Bulso passed the Baby Olivia Act to inform students of the biological process of human fetal development from conception to birth. This year, he passed a new law to introduce students in family life classes to the success sequence, a proven series of life choices that are strongly correlated with avoiding poverty, achieving upward mobility and improved personal and societal outcomes.
The second session of the 114th General Assembly is scheduled to convene at noon on Jan. 13.