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MA H2392

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marjorie Decker

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Medical examiner must provide autopsy reports to legally entitled recipients within 90 days of taking jurisdiction over a case
  • Delays beyond 90 days are permitted if the medical examiner issues a notice explaining the reason for delay and providing an expected completion date
  • Biennial reporting to the legislature required by December 31 of each even-numbered year
  • Required reports must include the number of autopsies completed within 90 days, the number exceeding 90 days, and explanations for delays
  • Amends Chapter 38, Section 4 of the Massachusetts General Laws

Legislative Description

Relative to autopsy reports by the medical examiner

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

10/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means10/9/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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