In a 21-6 vote on Thursday, the Tennessee state Senate passed the "Baby Olivia Act," a controversial legislation that could soon make it mandatory for public school students to watch a three-minute AI-generated video on fetal development. The bill has now been sent to Republican Governor Bill Lee's desk for final approval.

Under the proposed law, schools would be required to incorporate the video, created by the anti-abortion group Live Action, into their family life curriculum. The video aims to educate students on topics such as human growth, development, and sexuality through a high-quality computer-generated animation or high-definition ultrasound that depicts early fetal development.

While proponents of the bill argue that the video is medically accurate and approved by a committee of medical professionals and experts, House Democrats have expressed concerns. They have cited research from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that they believe debunks the claim of medical accuracy.

State Minority Leader Sen. Raumesh Akbari voiced her opposition, arguing that students deserve unbiased and medically accurate sex education that helps them make informed decisions. House Democrat Rep. Aftyn Behn criticized the video, calling it "incredibly problematic" and pointing out that it contradicts the sponsor's views on education being a place for unbiased learning.

The bill, known as HB2435, passed the House with a 67-23 vote in March. Republican Sen. Janice Bowling, who sponsored the Senate bill, expressed her support for the legislation, stating that it provides teachers with the option to show such information.

The founder and president of Live Action, Lila Rose, commended the Tennessee state legislature for passing the Baby Olivia Act. Rose emphasized the importance of educating students about human development in the womb and expressed hope that other states would follow suit.

The AI-generated video in question offers a chronological account of the different stages of pregnancy, starting from fertilization and implantation of an egg and progressing through embryonic and fetal development. Live Action claims to have consulted with a panel of medical doctors specializing in embryonic and fetal development, with each doctor endorsing the video.

CNN reached out to Planned Parenthood and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for their comments on the legislation.

However, critics of the bill, such as Tennessee Democratic Rep. Justin Jones, argue that it is an attempt to merge religious beliefs with science and present students with "medically inaccurate" information. Jones also expressed disappointment that GOP representatives voted against an amendment that would have allowed parents to opt their children out of watching the video.

Once Governor Bill Lee signs the bill into law, it will go into effect immediately, starting with the 2024-2025 school year. This decision comes on the heels of Tennessee's ban on abortions at all stages of pregnancy, with exceptions only made in cases where the pregnant woman's life and body are at serious risk.

Tennessee will join North Dakota in adopting such legislation, while similar bills are also being considered in Iowa, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Missouri.