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TN SB1145
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rusty Crowe
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AI Summary
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Requires persons or government agencies assuming custody of a body for burial to ensure burial within 48 hours if they do not request an autopsy or embalming
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The 48-hour burial deadline begins when the custodian waives the ability to request an autopsy or embalming
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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 to request an autopsy 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 Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026