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MS HB1283

MS HB1283
Medical examiners; require to document in autopsy report recent immunizations of persons who die suddenly and unexpectedly.


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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Create New Section 41-61-60, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Autopsy In The Case Of An Infant Or Child Who Dies Suddenly And Unexpectedly Must Include A Review Of The Child's Immunization And Medical Records; To Require The Medical Examiner To Document In The Autopsy Report Any Immunizations Or Emergency Countermeasures Administered To The Child Within 90 Days Before The Child's Death And Report The Case To The National Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (suid) And Sudden Death In The Young (sdy) Case Registry; To Provide That The Autopsy In The Case Of A Sudden Death Suspected To Be Caused By Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome In An Individual Of Any Age Must Include A Review Of The Individual's Immunization And Medical Records; To Require The Medical Examiner To Document In The Autopsy Report Any Immunizations Or Emergency Countermeasures Administered To The Individual Within 90 Days Before His Or Her Death And Report The Case To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry If The Individual Was Younger Than 20 Years Of Age At The Time Of Death; To Require The State Medical Examiner To Impose Administrative Penalties Against Medical Examiners Who Fail To Report Cases To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry As Required Within Thirty 30 Days After Completing The Autopsy Report; To Bring Forward Sections 41-61-59 And 41-61-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires medical examiners in Mississippi to document recent immunizations and emergency countermeasures administered to individuals who die suddenly and unexpectedly, particularly infants, children, and young adults under 20 years old, in their autopsy reports. It also mandates that these cases be reported to the national Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and Sudden Death in the Young (SDY) Case Registry, which is a system collecting data on such deaths. The bill defines terms like SADS (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome), SUID, and SDY, and establishes administrative penalties for medical examiners who fail to report these cases within 30 days of completing an autopsy report, with fines increasing for repeat offenses. The legislation aims to improve the understanding of sudden and unexpected deaths by incorporating immunization and medical record reviews into the investigative process and ensuring data is shared with national surveillance systems.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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