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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Yarbro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
- Filed for introduction
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration