Legislation - HB1402

Title: Medical Examiner - Release of Body - Requirements for Muslims
Sponsored by: Delegates Stinnett, Acevero, Addison, Coley, Lehman, Ruff, Wolek, and Young
Status: In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Requiring a medical examiner in receipt of notice that a deceased individual was Muslim to release the body of the deceased within 48 hours after the completion of the autopsy.

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Original:: Health Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action First Reading Health Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Medical Examiner - Release of Body - Requirements for Muslims Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	First Reading Health
			Text - First - Medical Examiner - Release of Body - Requirements for Muslims
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

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