Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 343: Death - As enacted, authorizes, as of January 1, 2027, a licensed paramedic to make an actual determination and pronouncement of death; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 343 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Death - As enacted, authorizes, as of January 1, 2027, a licensed paramedic to make an actual determination and pronouncement of death; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Pub. Ch. 965.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bailey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 965
- Effective date(s) 05/13/2026, 01/01/2027
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0803)
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/20/2026
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0803)
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 2, PNV 0
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