Senate Bill 2631, also known as House Bill 2171, amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the record-keeping requirements for cemeteries. The bill specifies that a record must be maintained for every burial, detailing the date of burial, the name of the deceased, and the designation of the lot or space where the burial occurred. Notably, it requires the inclusion of precise geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude) for each burial site. Additionally, the bill mandates that a copy of this record be sent to the funeral establishment responsible for the burial arrangements within fifteen days of the burial.

The bill modifies existing law by deleting the first sentence of Section 46-1-111(a) and replacing it with the new requirements outlined above. This legislation is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, emphasizing the importance of accurate and detailed record-keeping in cemetery management for the benefit of public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 46-1-111(a), 46-1-111