Death - As enacted, authorizes, as of January 1, 2027, a licensed paramedic to make an actual determination and pronouncement of death; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

SB 343 extends the deadline for Tennessee licensing boards to respond to health department inquiries about prescribers with concerning prescribing patterns. Specifically, it increases the response time from 30 to 45 days when the Department of Health asks about actions taken (or lack thereof) against prescribers identified as statistical outliers, top prescribers, or high-risk prescribers of controlled substances. This change directly affects licensing boards responsible for reviewing prescriber conduct under Tennessee health regulations. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee law (Titles 4, 29, 33, 56, 63, 68, and 71) to implement this procedural adjustment.