Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1046: Anatomical Gifts - As introduced, creates a process by which an individual or terminal patient can refuse to make an anatomical gift that cannot be amended by another person; requires a procurement organization to follow certain procedures for contacting a decedent's family member or other authorized person. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1046 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Anatomical Gifts - As introduced, creates a process by which an individual or terminal patient can refuse to make an anatomical gift that cannot be amended by another person; requires a procurement organization to follow certain procedures for contacting a decedent's family member or other authorized person. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Michael Hale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michael Hale (Republican).