SB 359 Tennessee Senate · 110th Regular Session (2017-2018)

Vital Records - As introduced, requires that a medical examiner make certain findings before listing suicide as a cause of death, and creates a presumption against a determination of cause of death by suicide; creates a process by which a deceased person's spouse, parent, guardian, next of kin, or estate administrator can request the medical examiner reconsider a determination of cause of death by suicide. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 3, Part 5.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2017
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Introduced Feb 2, 2017 Last action Feb 8, 2017
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Feb 8, 2017
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 6, 2017
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Feb 2, 2017
Introduced
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