SB2631

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 46 and Title 62, Chapter 5, relative to cemeteries.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2631 mandates record-keeping for burials in cemeteries, including coordinates, and requires transmission of this record to the funeral.

Tennessee SB2631 amends cemetery regulations by requiring cemetery companies to maintain detailed records of every burial, including the date, name of the deceased, and precise geographical coordinates. These records must be sent to the funeral establishment handling the arrangements within fifteen days of the burial. This act aims to enhance transparency and accountability in cemetery operations and takes effect January 1, 2027.

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Current
Commerce and Labor Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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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