HB 4078
Health: medical examiners; requirements for an investigation of the cause and manner of death; modify. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1953 PA 181 (MCL 52.202 & 52.203). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4077'25
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Bill overview
This bill updates Michigan law regarding investigations of deaths, particularly focusing on the role of county medical examiners. It expands the circumstances under which a medical examiner must investigate a death, including cases of violence, unexpected deaths, deaths without medical attention, and deaths related to abortions. The bill also clarifies notification requirements for healthcare professionals and establishes protections for medical records related to these investigations, ensuring they are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. It also addresses the reporting of deaths involving multiple individuals with similar characteristics.
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Curtis VanderWall
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