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Introduced
01/07/2018
01/07/2018
In Committee
03/06/2018
03/06/2018
Crossed Over
03/05/2018
03/05/2018
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revises definition of "medical examiner"; provides legal guardian access to photograph, video or audio recording of autopsy; provides that legal guardian shall be given reasonable notice of opportunity to be present & heard at any hearing on petition to view or make copy of such photograph or recording; provides exemption from public records requirements; provides for future legislative review & repeal; provides criminal penalties; provides retroactive applicability.
AI Summary
This bill revises the definition of "medical examiner" and provides legal guardians access to photographs, video, or audio recordings of autopsies. It also gives legal guardians reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard at any hearing on a petition to view or copy such records. The bill exempts autopsy reports and related written records that personally identify the deceased from public records requirements for 10 days after the medical examiner completes the report, with retroactive application. The bill also imposes criminal penalties for violations and provides for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Oversight, Transparency and Administration Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Health Policy (on 03/10/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1317 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1317/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #657271 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1317/Amendment/657271/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1317/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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