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TN SB0015
TN SB0015AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 7; Title 41, Chapter 21 and Title 68, Chapter 4, relative to deceased inmates.
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Introduced
12/10/2024
12/10/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the state to pay for autopsies of deceased inmates and for any transportation associated with the autopsy. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7; Title 41, Chapter 21 and Title 68, Chapter 4.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to require the state to cover the expenses of autopsies (medical examinations to determine cause of death) for deceased inmates, including any transportation costs associated with conducting the examination. Specifically, the bill adds a new subsection to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 41-21-221, which mandates that the state will pay for the required medical examination of a deceased inmate and any necessary transportation costs related to that examination. The legislation will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the justification that it serves the public welfare by ensuring that the state bears the financial responsibility for investigating and understanding the circumstances of an inmate's death.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025 (on 04/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0015&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0015 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0015.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0015.pdf |
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