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NC H587
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Amos Quick
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AI Summary
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Requires all hospitals licensed in North Carolina to allow immediate family members to privately view the body of a deceased patient upon presenting proof of relationship.
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Defines "immediate family member" to include spouses, children, siblings, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, and spouses of immediate family members.
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Extends the definition to include stepparents, stepchildren, stepsiblings, and adoptive relationships.
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Permits viewing to occur as soon as it is safe and practical to do so after the patient's death.
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Becomes effective upon enactment into law.
Legislative Description
The Compassion, Healing, Access & Respect Act
Health Services
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/19/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/19/2021
Full Bill Text
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