SB2388

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal justice.

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SB2388 amends Tennessee criminal justice laws, including changes to autopsy costs and fees.

SB2388 amends Tennessee criminal justice laws by requiring municipalities to cover the cost of autopsies requested by municipal law enforcement, unless the state pays. It also increases certain fees from $10 to $15. These changes apply to various sections of the Tennessee Code, including Title 38, Title 39, and Title 40. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 26

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1025

Apr 24

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 22

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted