Autopsies - As introduced, requires a county medical examiner to report certain instances of the natural death of an infant or young person under 20 to the federal Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry; requires the county medical examiner to review the deceased infant's or young person's immunization and medical records; authorizes civil penalties and license sanctions for violations. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 63 and Title 68.

SB 1948 requires Tennessee county medical examiners to report sudden unexpected deaths of infants (under 1 year) and young people (under 20) to a federal health registry. It mandates that examiners review and document the deceased’s immunization records and medical history, including immunizations given within 90 days before death. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $1,000 for the first offense and $5,000 for repeated offenses, with potential license suspension for medical examiners. The bill aims to standardize data collection for public health research on sudden deaths in children and young adults.