Tennessee · 114
HB 398
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.
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HB 398 authorizes licensed paramedics in Tennessee to make actual determinations and pronouncements of death effective January 1, 2027. The bill amends multiple sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Titles 4, 29, 33, 56, 63, 68, and 71, to make related changes.
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Sponsors
- Ryan Williams Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026… | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 13, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 24, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 4, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |