1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 438

File Code: Public Health Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 266
Sponsored By:
Delegate Guns
Entitled:
Medical Examiner - Autopsy - Notification of Families

Synopsis:

Requiring the medical examiner to notify the family of the deceased prior to moving the body for an autopsy from the county where the death occurred; and providing that, when possible, the medical examiner shall allow the family to view the body prior to removal for an autopsy.

Legislative History

House Action
1/27
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/5
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
AUTOPSIES
DEATH -see also- WRONGFUL DEATH
MEDICAL EXAMINERS
NOTICES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Health - General
( 5-310 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)