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TN SB0343

TN SB0343
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health.


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Introduced
01/28/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/30/2026
Passed
05/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, authorizes, as of January 1, 2027, a licensed paramedic to make an actual determination and pronouncement of death; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

AI Summary

This bill allows licensed paramedics in Tennessee to pronounce death under specific circumstances, provided they have completed specialized training and attempted resuscitation according to established standards, with the exception that they cannot pronounce death for patients within a hospital setting. The bill also clarifies that physicians can still direct paramedics to cease resuscitation efforts, and it establishes requirements for paramedics to retain and provide proof of their training upon request, with potential disciplinary action for non-compliance.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 05/13/2026, 01/01/2027 (on 05/18/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Emergency and Pre-Hospital Care
  • ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services

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