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.
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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Walley, Page
114th General Assembly
December 10, 2024
April 20, 2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026