The bill passed a state Senate committee Wednesday. Author: Local 24 Staff (Local 24), The Associated Press, KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press Published: 4:31 PM CDT April 7, 2021 Updated: 11:45 AM CDT April 8, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A new bill in Tennessee would require people seeking an abortion to bury or cremate the fetal remains. Tennessee Republicans are backing the legislation over objections that the measure could stigmatize a legally available procedure. The proposal is gaining traction inside the GOP-controlled General Assembly, where legislative panels in both the House and Senate advanced the measure on Wednesday. While Gov. Bill Lee hasn't publicly weighed in on the bill, the Republican has repeatedly stressed his opposition to abortion.