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

SB 1948: Autopsies - As introduced, requires a county medical examiner to report certain instances of the natural death of an infant or young person under 20 to the federal Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry; requires the county medical examiner to review the deceased infant's or young person's immunization and medical records; authorizes civil penalties and license sanctions for violations. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 63 and Title 68.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1948 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Autopsies - As introduced, requires a county medical examiner to report certain instances of the natural death of an infant or young person under 20 to the federal Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry; requires the county medical examiner to review the deceased infant's or young person's immunization and medical records; authorizes civil penalties and license sanctions for violations. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican).