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MS HB118

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date for the medical examiner and pathologist fee statute from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2024

  • Maintains medical examiner fees at $175 per completed death investigation report, plus actual expenses

  • Provides additional compensation of $50-$100 for SIDS Death Scene Investigation reports, with the higher amount for examiners with advanced child death investigation training

  • Sets pathologist autopsy fees at $1,000 per completed autopsy, plus mileage and up to $100 reimbursement for third-party testing

  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Medical examiners and pathologists; extend repealer on fees for death investigations and autopsies.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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