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Introduced
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
In Committee
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024
05/03/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the mayor of each county to appoint, and the county council or city council to confirm, a county medical examiner. Provides that the medical examiner for each county shall serve as the county's coroner. Makes conforming amendments.
AI Summary
This bill requires the mayor of each county to appoint, and the county or city council to confirm, a county medical examiner who will serve as the county's coroner. It removes the chief of police from serving as the ex officio coroner, promoting independence and transparency in the coroner's role. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing laws to reflect the new medical examiner and coroner structure.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. (on 12/11/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=869&year=2024 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=869&year=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB869_.HTM |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/bills/HB869_.HTM |
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