SB0015

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 7; Title 41, Chapter 21 and Title 68, Chapter 4, relative to deceased inmates.

Introduced·12/10/24

Tennessee SB0015 mandates the state to cover examination and transportation costs for deceased inmates.

Tennessee SB0015 amends the Tennessee Code to require the state to pay for the examination of deceased inmates and any necessary transportation costs associated with the examination. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Feb 18, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

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

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

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