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

SB 860: Anatomical Gifts - As introduced, creates a process by which an individual or terminal patient can refuse to make an anatomical gift that cannot be amended by another person; requires a procurement organization to follow certain procedures for contacting a decedent's family member or other authorized person. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 26, 2025: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 860 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Anatomical Gifts - As introduced, creates a process by which an individual or terminal patient can refuse to make an anatomical gift that cannot be amended by another person; requires a procurement organization to follow certain procedures for contacting a decedent's family member or other authorized person. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican).