Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H4833 — An Act to eliminate fees for the removal of a child’s body by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill eliminates fees for removing a child's body by the medical examiner's office.

This legislation removes any fees charged by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the removal of a child's body. This aims to alleviate financial burdens for families during a difficult time.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families will not have to pay fees for the removal of a deceased child's body.

Summary

An Act to eliminate fees for the removal of a child’s body by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Bill Text

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Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on Public Health · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Joint Committee on Public Health

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H4833 do?
An Act to eliminate fees for the removal of a child’s body by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Who sponsors H4833?
H4833 is sponsored by Joint Committee on Public Health.
What is the current status of H4833?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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