TennesseeDeath - As introduced, requires, if the person or government agency assuming custody of a body for the purposes of burial does not request an autopsy, or that the body be embalmed, the person or agency to ensure that the body is buried within 48 hours from the time when the person or agency waives the ability to request an autopsy or embalming of the body. - Amends TCA Title 34, Chapter 6, Part 37; Title 38; Title 50; Title 56; Title 62, Chapter 5; Title 62, Chapter 6 and Title 68.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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History
- 2026
- Mar 25Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health CommitteeLatest
- Mar 18Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/25/2026
- Mar 18Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
- Mar 11Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
- Mar 11Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
- Mar 4Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
- 2025
- Feb 12P2C, ref. to Health CommitteeMinor
- Feb 12Assigned to s/c Health SubcommitteeMinor
- Feb 10Intro., P1C.Minor
- Feb 6Filed for introductionIntroduced