Anatomical Gifts

This bill allows genome sequencing data to be stored or accessed by foreign entities if the data is gathered during clinical trials or biomedical research that follows federal guidelines. It modifies existing laws related to anatomical gifts in Tennessee. Essentially, it creates a pathway for certain health data to be shared internationally under specific conditions.

TN SB1571 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Adam Lowe (R), currently “Introduced” since January 12, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 131 of them sponsored by Adam Lowe.

Supporters of the bill argue that it promotes scientific collaboration and innovation by allowing important health data to be shared with international researchers. They believe this could lead to significant advancements in medical treatments and public health outcomes, ultimately benefiting patients in Tennessee and beyond.

Critics of the bill express concerns about privacy and security, fearing that allowing foreign access to sensitive genomic data could lead to misuse or exploitation. They argue that this could compromise the personal information of Tennessee residents and undermine trust in medical research and data collection practices.

The analysis of SB1571, which pertains to the storage and access of genome sequencing data in relation to anatomical gifts, reveals no direct conflicts of interest for the sponsor, Adam Lowe. His primary occupation as an educator and ownership of Lowe's Educational Services do not intersect with the health care or data privacy sectors in a way that would suggest personal financial gain from the bill's provisions. The bill's focus on biomedical research and clinical trials does not align with his professional or business interests, which are centered around education rather than health care or data management.

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