• Introduced
    Jan 12, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1597
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Vital Records - As introduced, authorizes a surviving parent, in addition to another next of kin, to formally disagree with the county medical examiner's determination that the manner of death for the parent's child was suicide and request reconsideration from the state chief medical examiner; allows the other parent of a child of the decedent to request a copy of the decedent's death certificate if the child is under 18 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 68.
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Senate • Feb 11, 2026: Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
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Bill up for public hearing House Health Subcommittee
Mar 04, 2026 12:00pm
House Hearing Room III
Senate Calendar: 2/23/2026 Regular Calendar (4:00 PM CST)
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  • Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
    • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
  • Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
  • Jan 13, 2026 | Senate
    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  • Jan 12, 2026 | Senate
    • Filed for introduction
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