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OK HB1849

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gus Blackwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1849 Summary

  • Amends 63 O.S. 2001, Section 940 to require the Chief Medical Examiner or designee to promptly investigate deaths subject to investigation under state law.

  • Maintains existing requirements that law enforcement officers and state/county officials cooperate with the Chief Medical Examiner and report deaths requiring investigation.

  • Preserves the authority of the Chief Medical Examiner, designee, or county medical examiner to authorize movement of death scenes and maintain documentation standards.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; death investigations; effective date.

Government

Last Action

Authored by Senator Ellis (principal Senate author)

3/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/16/2011
Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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