SB0860 amends Tennessee law to clarify refusal of anatomical gifts and penalties for violations.

SB0860 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, to clarify the process for refusing anatomical gifts. It allows individuals to refuse such gifts through a signed writing or terminal patients through oral statements. If a procurement organization fails to contact the appropriate person within six hours of the decedent's death, the remains must be released to the funeral home. The bill also establishes a civil penalty of $500 for entities violating these provisions three or more times. This act takes effect July 1, 2025.

SB0860 amends Tennessee law to clarify refusal of anatomical gifts and penalties for violations.

SB0860 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, to clarify the process for refusing anatomical gifts. It allows individuals to refuse such gifts through a signed writing or terminal patients through oral statements. If a procurement organization fails to contact the appropriate person within six hours of the decedent's death, the remains must be released to the funeral home. The bill also establishes a civil penalty of $500 for entities violating these provisions three or more times. This act takes effect July 1, 2025.