Bill > HB1031

This bill makes several changes to the laws governing county coroners and death investigations, primarily focusing on training requirements and the conduct of investigations. Key provisions include establishing that a coroner or deputy coroner who conducts a death investigation or signs a death certificate without completing specific required training commits a Class B misdemeanor, and that if a coroner or deputy coroner fails to complete their training within the allotted time, the county must cover the cost of that training and may then seek reimbursement from the individual. The bill also clarifies the roles and responsibilities of coroners and law enforcement agencies during death investigations, including scene management and evidence collection, and modifies protocols for hospitals regarding the retention of blood or tissue samples for death investigations, specifying conditions under which these samples are required. Additionally, it updates training course requirements for coroners and deputy coroners, ensuring they receive adequate instruction in death investigation, crime scenes, and evidence preservation, and mandates that the coroners training board consult with a pathologist and law enforcement officer in developing these courses.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1031/details