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SB2274

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 10; Title 29; Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 34; Title 35; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 46; Title 50; Title 55; Title 56; Title 58; Title 62; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the disposition of human remains.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

SB2274 amends Tennessee Code to allow electronic consent for the disposition of human remains.

SB2274 modifies Tennessee law to permit the use of electronic consent for the disposition of human remains, aligning with modern practices. This change updates the consent requirement from a written form to include electronic forms, enhancing flexibility for individuals making such decisions. This act becomes effective immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration