Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 598: Right to Die - As introduced, creates a process whereby an adult suffering from a terminal disease may request medication for the purpose of ending the adult's life in a humane and dignified manner if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 32; Title 39; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 598 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Right to Die - As introduced, creates a process whereby an adult suffering from a terminal disease may request medication for the purpose of ending the adult's life in a humane and dignified manner if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 32; Title 39; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Freeman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Population Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2025
- P2C, ref. to Health Committee - Judiciary Committee - Government Operations for Review
- Assigned to s/c Population Health Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction