Mississippi 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 2834 — Chandler's Law; create right for next of kin to obtain postmortem genetic information.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

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What changed in the latest version

4 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 2834 now requires that specific information be included in autopsy reports that are provided under this section, rather than just to the next of kin. This change broadens the scope of who can access vital information from the autopsy, which could improve transparency and support for public health and safety initiatives. It matters because it ensures that relevant details are available to a wider audience, potentially aiding investigations or addressing community concerns.

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SB2834 (As Introduced) - 2020 Regular Session MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE Regular Session To:
SB2834 (COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE) - 2020 Regular Session MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE Regular Session To:
Senator(s) Parker, Blackwell, McLendon Senate Bill 2834 AN ACT TO CREATE "CHANDLER'S LAW";
Senator(s) Parker, Blackwell, McLendon Senate Bill 2834 (COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE) AN ACT TO CREATE "CHANDLER'S LAW";
     If genetic medical information is obtained from the postmortem examination, the genetic medical information must be included in the autopsy report that is provided to the next of kin.
     If genetic medical information is obtained from the postmortem examination, the genetic medical information must be included in the autopsy report that is provided under this section.
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Action History

  1. Died On Calendar

  2. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

  3. Referred To Judiciary, Division A

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Parker

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (172)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 2834?
SB 2834 is sponsored by Parker, Kevin Blackwell (Republican), and Michael McLendon (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2834?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. 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.
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