Tennessee HB1349 amends state laws to require autopsies on mass shooting decedents to include psychotropic drug testing and reporting.
Tennessee HB1349 amends state laws to mandate that county medical examiners or regional forensic centers test for psychotropic drugs in autopsies of decedents suspected of committing mass shootings resulting in four or more deaths. The bill requires these entities to disclose drug use findings to the University of Tennessee's health science center and the department of health, while ensuring compliance with privacy laws. The University of Tennessee's health science center must study drug interactions and submit quarterly reports to relevant legislative committees.
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