SB0015In Committee

Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7; Title 41, Chapter 21 and Title 68, Chapter 4.

Tennessee SB0015 mandates that the state is responsible for covering the costs of autopsies for deceased inmates, as well as any transportation expenses related to the autopsy process. This bill affects deceased inmates and the financial obligations of the state regarding their post-mortem examinations. Key provisions include the establishment of state funding for these autopsy-related costs.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0015 mandates that the state is responsible for covering the costs of autopsies for deceased inmates, as well as any transportation expenses related to the autopsy process. This bill affects deceased inmates and the financial obligations of the state regarding their post-mortem examinations. Key provisions include the establishment of state funding for these autopsy-related costs.

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Sponsor

Walley, Page

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

December 10, 2024

Last Action

April 20, 2026

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Subjects
State InmatesPrisons and Reformatory InstitutionsCorrection, Dept. ofAutopsies

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