Bill Sponsors: TN HB0163 | 2019-2020 | 111th General Assembly

Bill Title: As introduced, removes the authority to order an autopsy from the county medical examiner; authorizes the district attorney general to order an autopsy in certain circumstances; authorizes the chief medical examiner to order an autopsy if the district attorney general fails to act. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-02-20 - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Health Subcommittee of Health Committee [HB0163 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Sponsors

NameTypeSponsorshipDistrictFinancialEncyclopediaBiography
Representative John Holsclaw [R]PrimarySponsored BillsHD-004FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart
Representative Timothy Hill [R]CosponsorSponsored BillsHD-003FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart

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