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

SB 1573: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, adds the advisement or encouragement to commit suicide to the offense of assisted suicide under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1573 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, adds the advisement or encouragement to commit suicide to the offense of assisted suicide under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39. Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican).