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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
03/25/2022
03/25/2022
Crossed Over
02/23/2022
02/23/2022
Passed
Dead
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 72.405 to define "genetic tests" and expand the definition of "post-mortem examination"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 72 to require genetic tests be performed when a postmortem examination of a deceased person is required; prohibit disclosure of information or genetic test results without written consent of deceased's spouse, next of kin, or authorized person.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) to define "genetic tests" and expand the definition of "post-mortem examination" to include genetic tests. It creates a new section of KRS Chapter 72 that requires genetic tests to be performed when a post-mortem examination is required for a deceased person under 40 years of age, if the medical examiner does not determine the cause of death. The bill also prohibits the disclosure of genetic test results without the written consent of the deceased's spouse, next of kin, or authorized person. Finally, the bill is cited as the Micah Shantell Fletcher Law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Floor Amendment - House Floor Amendment 2 (on 03/30/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22RS/sb80.html |
| House Floor Amendment | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/SB80/HFA2.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/SB80/HFA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/sb80/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB80 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22RS/sb80/vote_history.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for SB80 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/22RS/sb80/FN.pdf |
| Senate Committee Amendment | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/SB80/SCA1.pdf |
| Senate Committee Substitute | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/SB80/SCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/sb80/orig_bill.pdf |
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