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

SB 2620: Funeral Directors and Embalmers - As introduced, establishes organic human reduction as a legally permissible method to dispose of human remains, with oversight by and pursuant to rules promulgated by the board of funeral directors and embalmers. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 11, Chapter 6, Part 1; Title 62, Chapter 5; Title 63 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

SB 2620 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Funeral Directors and Embalmers - As introduced, establishes organic human reduction as a legally permissible method to dispose of human remains, with oversight by and pursuant to rules promulgated by the board of funeral directors and embalmers. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 11, Chapter 6, Part 1; Title 62, Chapter 5; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic).