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TN HB1286
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Hill
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AI Summary
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Requires persons or government agencies assuming custody of a body for burial to complete burial within 48 hours after waiving the right to request an autopsy or embalming
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Applies only when no autopsy is requested under § 68-4-111 and embalming is not requested
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Exempts cases where an autopsy may be requested under the Post-Mortem Examination Act or other laws allowing state or local government autopsy requests due to circumstances of death
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Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 34, Chapter 6, Part 37; Title 38; Title 50; Title 56; Title 62, Chapter 5; Title 62, Chapter 6 and Title 68, relative to burial.
Death
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026