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

SB 1986: Anatomical Gifts - As introduced, permits medical examiners to deny an anatomical gift of a deceased whose death occurs under suspicious, unusual, or unnatural circumstances if the medical examiner believes one of the listed criteria is met; requires the procurement organization to provide certain listed information prior to and following the procurement of an anatomical gift. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7 and Title 68, Chapter 30.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1986 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Anatomical Gifts - As introduced, permits medical examiners to deny an anatomical gift of a deceased whose death occurs under suspicious, unusual, or unnatural circumstances if the medical examiner believes one of the listed criteria is met; requires the procurement organization to provide certain listed information prior to and following the procurement of an anatomical gift. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7 and Title 68, Chapter 30. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).