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Yes: 164 • No: 3
TennesseeSB 0343114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Death
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Bill Overview
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Trained paramedics gain authority to pronounce death
Beginning January 1, 2027, Tennessee-licensed paramedics can determine and pronounce death after completing required training. They must first attempt resuscitation under Emergency Medical Services Board standards. This authority excludes patients whose apparent death occurs while they are in a hospital. A Tennessee-licensed physician can still direct a paramedic to stop resuscitation. Paramedics must keep proof of training and show it to the board or its designee on request. Failure to follow required standards can lead to board discipline. Rulemaking authority takes effect when the law becomes law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Janice Bowling
Republican • Senate
Jessie Seal
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/20/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/20/2026
Yes: 32 • No: 0
House vote • 4/16/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2026
Yes: 92 • No: 2
Senate vote • 3/30/2026
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/30/2026
Yes: 33 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/18/2026
SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Yes: 7 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Effective date(s) 05/13/2026, 01/01/2027
5/18/2026Pub. Ch. 965
5/18/2026Signed by Governor.
5/13/2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
5/5/2026SenateSigned by H. Speaker
5/1/2026HouseEnrolled and ready for signatures
4/23/2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
4/23/2026SenateConcurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0803)
4/20/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/20/2026
4/17/2026SenatePassed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 2, PNV 0
4/16/2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0803)
4/16/2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
4/16/2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
4/2/2026HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
3/30/2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
3/30/2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0
3/30/2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0783)
3/30/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
3/27/2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 0
3/18/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
3/17/2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
3/17/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
3/11/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
3/4/2026SenateRefer to Senate Health & Welfare Committee
3/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
HA0803 (Substitute)
4/16/2026
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
Introduced
SA0783
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