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OK HB1958
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Mike Ritze
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AI Summary
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Amends 63 O.S. 2001, Section 949 regarding records maintained by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
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Changes language from "the examination" to "an examination" when referring to the 72-hour timeframe for forwarding demographic information on sudden, unexpected infant deaths to the Oklahoma SIDS Coordinator and SIDS Foundation of Oklahoma
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Maintains existing requirements for the Chief Medical Examiner to track and report Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) cases for statistical purposes
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Preserves all other provisions regarding medical examiner records, evidence admissibility in civil and criminal proceedings, and release of reports to next of kin
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Effective date: November 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Public health and safety; clarifying language; effective date.
Health and Mental Health
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Public Safety
2/8/2011