HB0163In Committee

Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 7.

As introduced, removes the authority to order an autopsy from the county medical examiner; authorizes the district attorney general to order an autopsy in certain circumstances; authorizes the chief medical examiner to order an autopsy if the district attorney general fails to act.

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Overview

As introduced, removes the authority to order an autopsy from the county medical examiner; authorizes the district attorney general to order an autopsy in certain circumstances; authorizes the chief medical examiner to order an autopsy if the district attorney general fails to act.

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Sponsor

Holsclaw, John

Details
Session

111th General Assembly

Introduced

January 28, 2019

Last Action

February 20, 2019

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

Subjects
AutopsiesMedical OccupationsDistrict Attorneys

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