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MI HB6275
Bill
Status
6/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Abdullah Hammoud
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AI Summary
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Adds new section 5b to establish procedures for autopsies when next of kin objects based on deceased person's religious beliefs.
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Requires county medical examiners to perform virtual autopsies (using CT scans, MRI, X-rays, or 3D imaging) before any invasive procedures when religious objections are raised.
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Allows invasive autopsy only upon court authorization within 24 hours if medical examiner demonstrates "compelling public necessity" (criminal investigation or immediate public health threat).
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Specifies that transferring county reimburses receiving county for autopsy costs, except next of kin pay transport and autopsy costs for transfers between counties.
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Virtual autopsy must be performed first; internal examination only if necessary and conducted in least intrusive manner possible.
Legislative Description
Health; medical examiners; conditions for use of virtual autopsy by medical examiner; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 2 & 5 of 1953 PA 181 (MCL 52.202 & 52.205) & adds sec. 5b.
Counties: employees and officers
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/12/2018
8/15/2018