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LA SB29
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick McMath
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AI Summary
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Expands mandatory autopsy requirement from infants under age 1 to children under age 15 who die unexpectedly without explanation
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Requires autopsies to include review of the child's immunization records from the state immunization registry, with documentation of any immunizations administered within 90 days before death
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Mandates coroners report cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome, or Sudden Death in the Young to the CDC and NIH's Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Requires coroners to report certain information regarding sudden child deaths. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
PUBLIC HEALTH
Last Action
Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.
3/16/2026