SB1948Second Reading

Amends TCA Title 38; Title 63 and Title 68.

Tennessee SB1948 requires county medical examiners to report natural deaths of infants and individuals under 20 years old to the federal Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry. The bill affects county medical examiners and mandates the review of the deceased's immunization and medical records. It also authorizes civil penalties and license sanctions for non-compliance with these reporting requirements.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1948 requires county medical examiners to report natural deaths of infants and individuals under 20 years old to the federal Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry. The bill affects county medical examiners and mandates the review of the deceased's immunization and medical records. It also authorizes civil penalties and license sanctions for non-compliance with these reporting requirements.

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Sponsor

Bowling, Janice

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2026

Last Action

February 2, 2026

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Subjects
AutopsiesHealth, Dept. of

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