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

SB 2563: Anatomical Gifts - As introduced, prohibits a procurement organization from contacting a deceased individual's family, next of kin, or authorized representative to procure an anatomical gift from the deceased unless the deceased authorized such a gift in a documented anatomical gift authorization. - Amends TCA 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 2563 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Anatomical Gifts - As introduced, prohibits a procurement organization from contacting a deceased individual's family, next of kin, or authorized representative to procure an anatomical gift from the deceased unless the deceased authorized such a gift in a documented anatomical gift authorization. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 30. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican).