SB1986Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 7 and Title 68, Chapter 30, relative to anatomical gifts.
Introduced by Joseph Hensley, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, permits medical examiners to deny an anatomical gift of a deceased whose death occurs under suspicious, unusual, or unnatural circumstances if the medical examiner believes one of the listed criteria is met; requires the procurement organization to provide certain listed information prior to and following the procurement of an anatomical gift. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7 and Title 68, Chapter 30.
Where it stands
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
February 5, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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