FL S1850

Expands the definition of "medical examiner" to include any person who obtains possession of an autopsy report, related written records identifying the deceased, or photographs/video/audio recordings of an autopsy in the course of assisting a medical examiner.

Grants legal guardians the same access rights as surviving spouses, parents, and adult children to view, listen to, and copy autopsy photographs, video, and audio recordings.

Makes autopsy reports and related written records that personally identify the deceased confidential and exempt from public records requirements for 10 days after the medical examiner completes the report, with an exemption sunset date of October 2, 2023.

Provides that surviving spouses, parents, legal guardians, and adult children must receive reasonable notice, a copy of petitions, and an opportunity to be present and heard at any court hearing regarding access to autopsy records.

Establishes that any custodian of these records who willfully and knowingly violates the confidentiality provisions commits a third-degree felony, with retroactive applicability to records held before, on, or after the effective date.