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TN SB1597
TN SB1597AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 68, relative to death certificates.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes a surviving parent, in addition to another next of kin, to formally disagree with the county medical examiner's determination that the manner of death for the parent's child was suicide and request reconsideration from the state chief medical examiner; allows the other parent of a child of the decedent to request a copy of the decedent's death certificate if the child is under 18 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill expands the rights of parents regarding death certificates and the determination of a child's manner of death. Specifically, it allows a surviving parent, in addition to other close relatives, to formally disagree with a county medical examiner's finding that a child's death was a suicide and request a review by the state chief medical examiner. Additionally, the bill grants the other parent of a child who is under 18 years old the right to request a copy of that child's death certificate, even if they are not the primary next of kin. These changes aim to provide greater involvement and recourse for parents in sensitive situations involving the death of their children.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1597&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1597 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0500.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1597 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1597.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1597.pdf |
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