medical examiners; sudden infant death
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill updates Arizona law regarding how county medical examiners handle deaths, particularly focusing on sudden infant death. It requires medical examiners to conduct investigations and autopsies when there’s a public interest, and establishes specific protocols for investigating sudden and unexplained infant deaths, including reviewing immunization records and reporting to a national registry. The bill also clarifies liability protections for those involved in the investigation and autopsy process.
Key provisions
- Requires county medical examiners to investigate deaths and conduct autopsies when deemed necessary.
- Establishes specific protocols for investigating sudden and unexplained infant deaths.
- Mandates review of immunization records for infants who die suddenly.
- Requires reporting of sudden and unexplained infant deaths to a national case registry.
- Clarifies that no lawsuits can be filed against physicians or others involved in the investigation or autopsy.
- Allows county attorneys to request autopsy reports.
- Defines the role of forensic pathologists in cases of sudden infant death.
- Specifies the types of tests the medical examiner can perform.
Who is affected
- County Medical Examiners
- Forensic Pathologists
- Healthcare Providers
- Parents of Infants
- Law Enforcement
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