Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

H 3246 — An Act requiring timely reporting of autopsy results

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4682

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    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 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3246) of Kevin J. Kuros and others that the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner provide copies of autopsy reports within 60 days of the completion of investigations into the circumstances surrounding deaths. Public Health.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4682

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Amendment (changing reporting date to Wednesday May 9, 2018) adopted, pending concurrence

  4. Reporting date extended to Saturday June 30, 2018, pending concurrence

  5. Hearing scheduled for 11/28/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  6. Senate concurred

  7. Referred to the committee on Public Health

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 195 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Kevin J. Kuros

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (195)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3246 do?
By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3246) of Kevin J. Kuros and others that the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner provide copies of autopsy reports within 60 days of the completion of investigations into the circumstances surrounding deaths. Public Health.
Who sponsors H 3246?
H 3246 is sponsored by Kevin J. Kuros, David F. DeCoste (Republican), Peter J. Durant, Geoff Diehl, Joseph D. McKenna (Republican), Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Paul R. Heroux, Paul K. Frost (Republican), and Kate D. Campanale.
What is the current status of H 3246?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track H 3246?
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