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HB848

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AN ACT relating to deceased persons.

Amend KRS 72.425 to require the state medical examiner to perform an autopsy on a decedent when the death of the person is not a coroner's case if a request is made by written consent by the decedent's spouse, the next of kin, or the person who assumes the responsibility to dispose of the body, as applicable; amend KRS 72.460 to specify who pays for an autopsy.

CoronersDeathsHealth and Medical ServicesState Agencies

Introduced: March 3, 2026

Last action: March 10, 2026

To Health Services (H)
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Legislative History

Mar 3, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Mar 3, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 10, 2026 · House
To Health Services (H)

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Candy Massaroni

Representative · House District 050

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