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HB 848

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 10, 2026.

AN ACT relating to deceased persons.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-848
Session 26RS
Status in_committee
Committee Health Services
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-03-10
Healthcare
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Candy Massaroni
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-03 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-10 Status in_committee
2026-03-10 Latest Action 03/10/26: to Health Services (H)
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