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MS HB1304
Bill
Status
Failed
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Joey Hood
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AI Summary
- Creates Section 41-37-25 of Mississippi Code, known as "Jenna's Law," establishing requirements for autopsy procedures related to epilepsy-related deaths
- Requires all autopsies conducted in Mississippi to include an inquiry into whether death resulted directly from a seizure or epilepsy
- Mandates that when autopsy findings are consistent with Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), the medical examiner, examining physician, or coroner must indicate SUDEP as the cause or suspected cause of death on the death certificate
- Requires a copy of the death certificate indicating SUDEP to be forwarded to the North American SUDEP Registry at NYU Langone Medical Center within 30 days
- Takes effect July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Autopsies; create "Jenna's Law" to require autopsies to include inquiring about whether death was result of seizure or epilepsy.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Human Services2/17/2020
Full Bill Text
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