Autopsies

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As enacted, permits a county medical examiner and certain district attorneys general to request the district attorney general in the district where the body is buried or interred to file a petition in circuit or criminal court for the disinterment of the deceased for the purpose of performing an autopsy, collecting scientific or forensic evidence, or obtaining DNA evidence. - Amends TCA Title 38. [HB-1560] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
As enacted, permits a county medical examiner and certain district attorneys general to request the district attorney general in the district where the body is buried or interred to file a petition in circuit or criminal court for the disinterment of the deceased for the purpose of performing an autopsy, collecting scientific or forensic evidence, or obtaining DNA evidence. - Amends TCA Title 38.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Butt Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 799 on 04/26/2016

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 109th General Assembly

As introduced, rewrites Post-Mortem Examinations Act effective January 1, 2017; requires counties to appoint a medicolegal death investigator; terminates Tennessee medical examiner advisory council. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Title 38, Chapter 7 and Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 11. [HB-289] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, rewrites Post-Mortem Examinations Act effective January 1, 2017; requires counties to appoint a medicolegal death investigator; terminates Tennessee medical examiner advisory council. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Title 38, Chapter 7 and Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 11.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Brooks Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Government Operations Committee on 04/12/2016

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2014 Regular Session

Baltimore City - State's Attorney and Police Department - Sharing Cause of Death Determinations [SB-1085] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Requiring the State's Attorney for Baltimore City, the State's Attorney's representative, or a representative of the Baltimore City Police Department, within 7 days after receiving a specified record of an examination or autopsy, to consult with one another to determine which entity will meet with the family of the decedent; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Conway Hearing 3/25 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/25/2014

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2013 Regular Session

Child Abuse and Neglect - Notice and Reporting Requirements, Disclosure, and Task Force [SB-94] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Healthcare ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Services ]
Expanding immunity from civil liability or criminal penalty to a person who provides or participates in providing notice of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities; requiring the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to send an autopsy report to specified officials if the office finds a death investigated by the office was caused by or related to child abuse or neglect; making it a misdemeanor for a specified person to knowingly and willfully fail to make a specified report of abuse under specified circumstances; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley Hearing 1/30 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/30/2013

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State (Idaho)
Idaho 2013 Regular Session

Amends existing law relating to coroner's inquests to provide notice requirements relating to the performance of certain autopsies. [HB-320] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Healthcare ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
Amends existing law relating to coroner's inquests to provide notice requirements relating to the performance of certain autopsies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Introduced, Read First Time, Referred To Jra For Printing on 03/19/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records. [SB-457] [Public Health ] [Data Privacy ] [Healthcare ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Rodriguez Effective On 9/1/13 on 05/10/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the use by a medical examiner of certain medical waste and autopsy records. [SB-1186] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Waste Management / Recycling ]
Relating to the use by a medical examiner of certain medical waste and autopsy records.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Huffman Placed On Local & Uncontested Calendar on 05/08/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records. [HB-688] [Public Health ] [Data Privacy ] [Healthcare ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Marisa Marquez Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 04/25/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain fees paid in connection with the ordering or performance of an autopsy. [HB-520] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Relating to certain fees paid in connection with the ordering or performance of an autopsy.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kuempel Read First Time on 02/13/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the use by a medical examiner of certain medical waste and autopsy records. [HB-1746] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Waste Management / Recycling ]
Relating to the use by a medical examiner of certain medical waste and autopsy records.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. J.D. Sheffield Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/13/2013

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As enacted, revises various provisions of law concerning post mortem examinations. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7, Part 1. [SB-1497] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Healthcare ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
As enacted, revises various provisions of law concerning post mortem examinations. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Green Pub. Ch. 944 on 06/03/2014

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As enacted, extends the date from July 1, 2012, to July 1, 2014, for a facility in Hamilton County where autopsies are performed to receive accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners. - Amends TCA Section 38-7-105. [SB-1077] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
As enacted, extends the date from July 1, 2012, to July 1, 2014, for a facility in Hamilton County where autopsies are performed to receive accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners. - Amends TCA Section 38-7-105.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bo Watson Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 67 on 04/09/2013

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As enacted, extends the date from July 1, 2012, to July 1, 2013, for a facility where autopsies are performed to receive accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners. - Amends TCA Section 38-7-105. [SB-641] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
As enacted, extends the date from July 1, 2012, to July 1, 2013, for a facility where autopsies are performed to receive accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners. - Amends TCA Section 38-7-105.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bo Watson Intro., P1c. on 02/04/2013

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As enacted, revises various provisions of law concerning post mortem examinations. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7, Part 1. [HB-2230] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Healthcare ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
As enacted, revises various provisions of law concerning post mortem examinations. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Green Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 944 on 06/03/2014

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As enacted, extends the date from July 1, 2012, to July 1, 2014, for a facility in Hamilton County where autopsies are performed to receive accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners. - Amends TCA Section 38-7-105. [HB-901] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
As enacted, extends the date from July 1, 2012, to July 1, 2014, for a facility in Hamilton County where autopsies are performed to receive accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners. - Amends TCA Section 38-7-105.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bo Watson Pub. Ch. 67 on 04/09/2013

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2012 Regular Session

Child Abuse and Neglect - Notice and Reporting Requirements, Disclosure, and [SB-63] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Healthcare ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Services ]
Expanding immunity from civil liability or criminal penalty to a person who provides or participates in providing notice of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities; requiring the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to send an autopsy report to specified officials if the office finds a death investigated by the office was caused by or related to child abuse or neglect; making it a misdemeanor for a specified person to knowingly and willfully fail to make a specified report of abuse under specified circumstances; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley Favorable With Amendments Report By Judicial Proceedings on 04/06/2012

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2012 Regular Session

Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Provide Notice or Report - Civil Liability [HB-1067] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Criminal Justice ]
Adding medical examiners and parole or probation agents to the list of individuals required to notify the appropriate authorities and make a report if the individual, acting in a professional capacity in the State, has reason to believe a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect; making it a misdemeanor for specified professionals to knowingly fail to provide a notice or make a report of suspected child abuse under specified circumstances; providing that specified professionals may be held civilly liable for specified damages; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam Hearing 3/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/15/2012

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State (Texas)
Texas 82nd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring a private autopsy facility to post a notice for filing a complaint against a physician; providing a penalty. [SB-256] [Healthcare ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to requiring a private autopsy facility to post a notice for filing a complaint against a physician; providing a penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson See Remarks For Effective Date on 06/17/2011

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State (Texas)
Texas 82nd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation and certification of medical examiners and the conduct of autopsy and inquest investigations by justices of the peace and medical examiners; providing penalties. [SB-133] [Healthcare ] [Crime ] [Public Health ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the regulation and certification of medical examiners and the conduct of autopsy and inquest investigations by justices of the peace and medical examiners; providing penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Earl Wentworth Read First Time on 01/31/2011

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State (Texas)
Texas 82nd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring the performance of an autopsy when death is caused or apparently caused by suicide. [HB-3546] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to requiring the performance of an autopsy when death is caused or apparently caused by suicide.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Anderson Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/19/2011

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