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2011 SESSION

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HB 301 Autopsy; retention and disposal of specimens.

Introduced by: John M. O'Bannon, III | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Autopsy; retention and disposal of specimens.  Authorizes the Chief Medical Examiner, assistant chief medical examiners, or their designees to perform an autopsy or examination they deem necessary and in the public interest to determine the identity or cause of death of the decedent, or to obtain evidence for forensic examination. This bill also provides that specimens collected during an autopsy or examination may be retained and shall be disposed of in accordance with state and federal law.

FULL TEXT

• 01/11/10  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101285D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/11/10  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101285D
• 01/11/10  House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
• 01/28/10  House: Continued to 2011 in Health, Welfare and Institutions by voice vote
• 12/03/10  House: Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions