Autopsies - As introduced, requires the expenses of an autopsy ordered by a district attorney general to be paid by this state. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7.

SB 1480 requires the Tennessee state to cover the costs of autopsies ordered by a district attorney general, shifting this financial responsibility from counties to the state. This directly affects county medical examiners, prosecutors, and the state budget, as counties previously bore these expenses. The bill amends Tennessee Code § 38-7-109(b) to explicitly state that autopsy costs must be paid by the state, similar to other state-chargeable expenses. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring consistent state funding for these forensic examinations.