TN SB2274

The Disposition Of Human Remains

Introduced Senate Richard Briggs (R)
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At a Glance

TN SB2274 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Richard Briggs (R), currently “Introduced” since February 2, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 137 of them sponsored by Richard Briggs.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Health
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill SB2274, which authorizes crematory facilities to provide electronic receipts instead of written ones, does not present any direct conflicts of interest for the sponsor, Richard Briggs. His personal financial interests primarily revolve around his role as a cardiothoracic surgeon and various positions in government and education. While the bill pertains to the disposition of human remains, it does not directly impact the medical or surgical fields where he operates, nor does it appear to financially benefit him personally or professionally. Additionally, there are no documented interests in the funeral or cremation industry that would suggest a direct financial gain from this legislation.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Cardiothoracic Surgeon — AI-researched
Employer University of Tennessee Medical Center Education TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board of Directors, American Heart Association — AI-researched
Employer DFAS US ARMY RETIREMENT Government TN Ethics Commission
Employer PNC WEALTH MGMT — TN Ethics Commission
Employer SOCIAL SECURITY — TN Ethics Commission
Employer STATE OF TN GENERAL ASSEMBLY Government TN Ethics Commission
Employer VETERAN — TN Ethics Commission
Employer COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Asset TRUIST BANK; TVA CREDIT UNION; COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTAL — TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: BRIGGSPAC — TN Ethics Commission

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About This Analysis

This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of TN SB2274?

TN SB2274 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB2274?

Richard Briggs (R) sponsored TN SB2274.