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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition of Kevin J. Kuros and others that the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner provide copies of autopsy reports within 60 days of the completion of investigations into the circumstances surrounding deaths. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to provide a copy of the autopsy report to the deceased person's surviving spouse or closest relative within 60 days of completing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. This is to allow the family to obtain a final death certificate for the purposes of settling insurance claims and other financial matters in cases where the determined cause of death is suicide.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Kate Campanale (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Geoffrey Diehl (R),
Peter Durant (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Paul Heroux (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3246 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3246.pdf |
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