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MD HB863
Public Health - Chief Medical Examiner - Corrections to Autopsy Findings and Conclusions
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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
04/04/2023
04/04/2023
Crossed Over
03/20/2023
03/20/2023
Passed
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Public Health - Chief Medical Examiner - Corrections to Autopsy Findings and Conclusions FOR the purpose of altering the time period after a medical examiner files the findings and conclusions resulting from an autopsy during which a person in interest may request the medical examiner to correct findings and conclusions on the cause and manner of death recorded on a certificate of death; and generally relating to autopsy findings and conclusions of the Chief Medical Examiner. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health - General Section 5-310(d) Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill alters the time period after a medical examiner files autopsy findings and conclusions, during which a "person in interest" (as defined in Maryland law) can request the medical examiner to correct the recorded cause and manner of death. The bill extends this time period from 60 days to 180 days. It also establishes an appeal process if the medical examiner denies the request to correct the findings, including a contested case hearing and potential appeal to a circuit court. The bill specifies that the final decision on the cause or manner of death cannot be used to presumptively apply or resolve any insurance claims related to the deceased.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 296 (on 05/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0863?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/Chapters_noln/CH_296_hb0863t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/hb0863_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0863t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/hb0863_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0863f.pdf |
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