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

HB 1286: Death - As introduced, requires, if the person or government agency assuming custody of a body for the purposes of burial does not request an autopsy, or that the body be embalmed, the person or agency to ensure that the body is buried within 48 hours from the time when the person or agency waives the ability to request an autopsy or embalming of the body. - Amends TCA Title 34, Chapter 6, Part 37; Title 38; Title 50; Title 56; Title 62, Chapter 5; Title 62, Chapter 6 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 25, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1286 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Death - As introduced, requires, if the person or government agency assuming custody of a body for the purposes of burial does not request an autopsy, or that the body be embalmed, the person or agency to ensure that the body is buried within 48 hours from the time when the person or agency waives the ability to request an autopsy or embalming of the body. - Amends TCA Title 34, Chapter 6, Part 37; Title 38; Title 50; Title 56; Title 62, Chapter 5; Title 62, Chapter 6 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Timothy Hill (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Timothy Hill (Republican).