Autopsies
Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As introduced, permits parents to see the body of an adult child prior to the commencement of an autopsy; authorizes the state to restrict a parent from touching the body to the extent necessary to preserve evidence. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 38 and Title 68. [SB-2021]
As introduced, permits parents to see the body of an adult child prior to the commencement of an autopsy; authorizes the state to restrict a parent from touching the body to the extent necessary to preserve evidence. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 38 and Title 68.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Stewart
Action Def. In S. Jud Comm. To 4/12/2011 on 04/05/2011
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As introduced, allows parents to visit with their child prior to an autopsy being performed. The visitation must be supervised, and if the state has reasonable cause to suspect that the parent may have contributed to the death of the child, the contact will be limited. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 38 and Title 68. [SB-22]
As introduced, allows parents to visit with their child prior to an autopsy being performed. The visitation must be supervised, and if the state has reasonable cause to suspect that the parent may have contributed to the death of the child, the contact will be limited. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 38 and Title 68.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bo Watson
Ref. To S. Gw,h&hr Comm. on 01/15/2011
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As enacted, extends the date from July 1, 2011, to July 1, 2012, for a facility where autopsies are performed to receive accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners. - Amends TCA Section 38-7-105. [HB-3709]
As enacted, extends the date from July 1, 2011, to July 1, 2012, for a facility where autopsies are performed to receive accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners. - Amends TCA Section 38-7-105.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald McCormick
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 671 on 04/11/2012
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As introduced, permits parents to see the body of an adult child prior to the commencement of an autopsy; authorizes the state to restrict a parent from touching the body to the extent necessary to preserve evidence. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 38 and Title 68. [HB-508]
As introduced, permits parents to see the body of an adult child prior to the commencement of an autopsy; authorizes the state to restrict a parent from touching the body to the extent necessary to preserve evidence. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 38 and Title 68.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael McDonald
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Commerce Subcommittee Of Commerce Committee on 04/06/2011
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As introduced, allows parents to visit with their child prior to an autopsy being performed. The visitation must be supervised, and if the state has reasonable cause to suspect that the parent may have contributed to the death of the child, the contact will be limited. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 38 and Title 68. [HB-4]
As introduced, allows parents to visit with their child prior to an autopsy being performed. The visitation must be supervised, and if the state has reasonable cause to suspect that the parent may have contributed to the death of the child, the contact will be limited. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 38 and Title 68.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald McCormick
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In: Commerce Committee on 03/15/2011
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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the regulation and certification of medical examiners and the conduct of autopsy and inquest investigations by justices of the peace and medical examiners; providing penalties. [SB-312]
Relating to the regulation and certification of medical examiners and the conduct of autopsy and inquest investigations by justices of the peace and medical examiners; providing penalties.
Sponsored by: Sen. Earl Wentworth Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/22/2009
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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session
Relating to a prohibition against performing or ordering the performance of an autopsy contrary to a decedent's religious beliefs. [HB-4305]
Relating to a prohibition against performing or ordering the performance of an autopsy contrary to a decedent's religious beliefs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Carol Kent Referred Directly To Subcommittee By Chair on 03/30/2009
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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session
Relating to certain county, municipal, district, and other governmental functions, procedures, powers, duties, and services, including certain criminal procedures. [HB-3485]
Relating to certain county, municipal, district, and other governmental functions, procedures, powers, duties, and services, including certain criminal procedures.
Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Vetoed By The Governor on 06/19/2009
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Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As enacted, creates Class A misdemeanor offense for unauthorized dissemination of autopsy materials. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39. [SB-1517]
As enacted, creates Class A misdemeanor offense for unauthorized dissemination of autopsy materials. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Burchett
Pub. Ch. 276 on 05/29/2009
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Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As enacted, extends from "within one year of July 1, 2008" to "within one year of July 1, 2011" the time within which a facility that performs autopsies must receive accreditation by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME). - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7, Part 1. [SB-1495]
As enacted, extends from "within one year of July 1, 2008" to "within one year of July 1, 2011" the time within which a facility that performs autopsies must receive accreditation by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME). - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bo Watson
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 392 on 06/17/2009
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Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As enacted, creates Class A misdemeanor offense for unauthorized dissemination of autopsy materials. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39. [HB-1527]
As enacted, creates Class A misdemeanor offense for unauthorized dissemination of autopsy materials. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.
Sponsored by: Rep. Harry Brooks
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 276 on 05/29/2009
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Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As enacted, extends from "within one year of July 1, 2008" to "within one year of July 1, 2011" the time within which a facility that performs autopsies must receive accreditation by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME). - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7, Part 1. [HB-1353]
As enacted, extends from "within one year of July 1, 2008" to "within one year of July 1, 2011" the time within which a facility that performs autopsies must receive accreditation by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME). - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Floyd
Pub. Ch. 392 on 06/17/2009
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As enacted, changes the period of time within which a facility that performs autopsies must be accredited; clarifies that non-accredited facilities may perform autopsies under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Section 38-7-105. [HB-1550]
As enacted, changes the period of time within which a facility that performs autopsies must be accredited; clarifies that non-accredited facilities may perform autopsies under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Section 38-7-105.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Rudd
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 572 on 03/26/2018
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As enacted, changes the period of time within which a facility that performs autopsies must be accredited; clarifies that non-accredited facilities may perform autopsies under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Section 38-7-105. [SB-1802]
As enacted, changes the period of time within which a facility that performs autopsies must be accredited; clarifies that non-accredited facilities may perform autopsies under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Section 38-7-105.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Ketron
Pub. Ch. 572 on 03/26/2018
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the cost of transporting a body for the purpose of performing an autopsy. [SB-1761]
Relating to the cost of transporting a body for the purpose of performing an autopsy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini
Read First Time on 03/23/2017
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the procedures following a child fatality or near fatality and the relating investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services. [HB-3097]
Relating to the procedures following a child fatality or near fatality and the relating investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cindy Burkett
Read First Time on 03/27/2017
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the provision of services by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including child protective services and prevention and early intervention services. [HB-1549]
Relating to the provision of services by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including child protective services and prevention and early intervention services.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst
Effective On 9/1/17 on 06/15/2017
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to investigative and laboratory tests and processes conducted with respect to unidentified human remains. [SB-713]
Relating to investigative and laboratory tests and processes conducted with respect to unidentified human remains.
Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa
Read First Time on 02/21/2017
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the disposition of organs, organ parts, or medically implanted devices on completion of an autopsy. [HB-1286]
Relating to the disposition of organs, organ parts, or medically implanted devices on completion of an autopsy.
Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose
Read First Time on 03/01/2017
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the disposition of organs, organ parts, or medically implanted devices on completion of an autopsy. [SB-336]
Relating to the disposition of organs, organ parts, or medically implanted devices on completion of an autopsy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West
Read First Time on 01/30/2017