Introduced
by
To clarify a county medical examiner's investigative duties regarding death of an individual while under hospice care. The bill would establish that the examiner need not investigate the death of an individual suffering from a terminal illness unless the examiner reasonably believes that the death is a result of suspicious circumstances, or the investigation is requested by the attending physician or a family member.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
To clarify a county medical examiner's investigative duties regarding death of an individual while under hospice care. The bill would establish that the examiner need not investigate the death of an individual suffering from a terminal illness unless the examiner reasonably believes that the death is a result of suspicious circumstances, or the investigation is requested by the attending physician or a family member.
