HB0598Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 32; Title 39; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to vulnerable persons.
Introduced by Bob Freeman, District 56
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, creates a process whereby an adult suffering from a terminal disease may request medication for the purpose of ending the adult's life in a humane and dignified manner if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 32; Title 39; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
March 4, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: POPULATION HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee · March 4, 2025
1
Yes
8
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michele Carringer | 16 | No |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | No |
| Ron Travis | 31 | No |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | No |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | No |
| Bryan Terry | 48 | No |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Sabi Kumar | 66 | No |
| John Gillespie | 97 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Health Committee - Judiciary Committee - Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Population Health Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Population Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2025
Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
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