HB 2591: 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.

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HB 2591 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 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: Ron Travis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee - Government Operations for Review.

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