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Tennessee
CURRENT STATUS: Considering DWD
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- Share your story. If you are living with a terminal illness, lost someone you love, or believe deeply in personal autonomy and dignity at the end of life, your voice matters.
- Learn how you can advocate for Death with Dignity in Tennessee.
- Read the latest updates on Tennessee’s legislative process.
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Tennessee
Timeline of Death with Dignity in Tennessee
2026
2026
Bills Do Not Advance
SB640 crosses over to the 2026 legislation and is in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The legislative session ends, and SB640 does not advance.
2025
2025
Bill Fails to Advance, Companion Bill Carries Over to 2026
Current status: HB598, received a public hearing in the House Population Health Subcommittee. This is the first time the bill has ever received a public hearing. The bill fails to advance after a 2-8 opposed vote.
SB640 is introduced and passed on second consideration. The bill is referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
What’s Next?: SB640 carries over to 2026.
2024
2024
Bill Does Not Advance
- The session ends and the bill does not move forward.
- SB2258 is passed on Second Consideration and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- The Tennessee legislature introduces SB2258. This is a companion bill to HB1710.
- HB1710 is referred to the Health, Criminal Justice, and Government Operations Committee. It has also been assigned to the Population Health Subcommittee
- In January, the Tennessee legislature introduces HB1710.
2017
2017
Bills Do Not Advance
In February, HB394/SB1378 are introduced. The House bill is withdrawn and the Senate bill does not advance.
