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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
Relative to autopsy reports by the medical examiner. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 4 of Chapter 38 of the General Laws in Massachusetts. It requires the medical examiner to conduct an autopsy and provide an autopsy report within 90 days of taking jurisdiction over a deceased person's body, except if the medical examiner provides a notice of delay with the expected completion date and the reason for the delay. This change ensures timely access to autopsy reports for those legally entitled to receive them.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (27)
Sheila Harrington (R)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
William Crocker (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Eileen Donoghue (D),
Peter Durant (R),
James Dwyer (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Sean Garballey (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Denise Provost (D),
John Rogers (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
Todd Smola (R),
Chris Walsh (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3598 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3598.pdf |
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