SB 2020 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Autopsies - As enacted, clarifies that the reports of county medical examiners and autopsy reports of minors whose manner of death is listed as a homicide are generally not public documents; authorizes such reports to be released or inspected if certain conditions are met. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

This bill clarifies that autopsy reports and medical examiner findings for minor victims of violent crimes are not public documents, protecting their privacy. It allows these reports to be shared only if the minor's parent or guardian consents, provided they are not suspects in the case, or if a court orders the release for a specific reason. The law also explicitly states that medical records, police investigation files, and photos of deceased individuals remain private. By amending several state codes, the legislation ensures that sensitive information about child homicide victims is kept confidential unless specific conditions are met.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Jan 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2024 Last action May 13, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
7
Committee
6
Mar 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
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Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/26/2024
upper
Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/27/2024
upper
Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/20/2024
upper
Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/20/2024
upper
Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/19/2024
upper
Jan 31, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Jan 29, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Shane Reeves
RRepublican
TN
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