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TX SB702
Bill
Status
1/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Hughes
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AI Summary
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Authorizes medical examiners or justices of the peace to order autopsies on deceased individuals with a medical history of epilepsy to determine cause of death
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Permits the person performing the autopsy to report findings to the North American SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) Registry if the death was determined to be epilepsy-related
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Allows epilepsy to be indicated as a cause of death on the individual's death certificate when the autopsy determines the death was related to epilepsy
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Adds new Subchapter E to Chapter 49 of the Code of Criminal Procedure governing autopsy performance on certain individuals
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the performance of autopsies on individuals with a history of epilepsy.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice
2/7/2025