SB1986Second Reading

Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7 and Title 68, Chapter 30.

Tennessee SB1986 permits medical examiners to deny an anatomical gift from a deceased individual if the death is deemed suspicious, unusual, or unnatural, based on specific criteria. The bill affects medical examiners and procurement organizations involved in the process of anatomical gifts. Key provisions include the requirement for procurement organizations to provide certain information before and after the procurement of an anatomical gift.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1986 permits medical examiners to deny an anatomical gift from a deceased individual if the death is deemed suspicious, unusual, or unnatural, based on specific criteria. The bill affects medical examiners and procurement organizations involved in the process of anatomical gifts. Key provisions include the requirement for procurement organizations to provide certain information before and after the procurement of an anatomical gift.

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Sponsor

Hensley, Joey

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

February 5, 2026

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

Subjects
Anatomical GiftsAutopsies

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SB1986: Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7 and Title 68, Chapter 30. | LegisGo