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MO SB1387

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nick Schroer

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires autopsies for sudden infant/child deaths (SIDS, SUID, SDY) to include microscopic studies, toxicology tests, and review of immunization and medical records through Missouri's ShowMeVax system

  • Mandates coroners/medical examiners document any immunizations or emergency countermeasures administered within 90 days before death in the autopsy report

  • Requires reporting of sudden unexpected deaths in individuals under 20 years old to the national SUID and SDY Case Registry coordinated by the CDC and NIH

  • Establishes penalties for failing to report cases within 30 days of completing the autopsy: up to $1,000 fine for the first unreported case, up to $5,000 for subsequent cases

  • Authorizes referral of non-compliant licensed coroners and medical examiners to professional licensing boards for disciplinary action, including possible license suspension or revocation

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to autopsies

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Families, Seniors and Health1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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