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AR SB705

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds "or neglect" to the notification requirement when a minor child's death appears to indicate child abuse prior to death under Arkansas Code § 12-12-315(a)(1)(G)

  • Requires county coroners to notify the Arkansas Child Death Review Panel of the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee of the death of any infant or minor child under 18 years of age

  • Establishes a Class A misdemeanor penalty for violation of the coroner notification provisions

  • Requires county coroners to consult with the State Medical Examiner on any death of a child 18 years or younger if the death was sudden or unexpected, even if the child had an underlying or ongoing medical condition

Legislative Description

Requiring The Coroner To Notify The Arkansas Child Death Review Panel Of The Arkansas Child Abuse/rape/domestic Violence Commission Of An Infant Death Or Death Of A Minor Child.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2013
Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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