HB2591Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 11, Chapter 6, Part 1; Title 62, Chapter 5; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to human remains.
Introduced by Ron Travis, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As introduced, establishes organic human reduction as a legally permissible method to dispose of human remains, with oversight by and pursuant to rules promulgated by the board of funeral directors and embalmers. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 11, Chapter 6, Part 1; Title 62, Chapter 5; Title 63 and Title 68.
Where it stands
Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
February 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
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Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee - Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
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