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MA S1439

To promote public safety and certainty related to child deaths


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to promote public safety and certainty related to child deaths. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 38 of the General Laws to require that the findings and report of the medical examiner performing an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a child under the age of two, as well as any changes to the autopsy report, be subject to review and approval by the chief medical examiner. This is intended to promote public safety and certainty related to child deaths.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied H2261 (on 12/02/2021)

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