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

HB 398: Death - 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.

In committee Last action May 18, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 965

Plain-language summary

HB 398 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Death - 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. Primary sponsor: Ryan Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 965.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ryan Williams (Republican).