Bill Summary

by Clemons, Sr. Co Sponsors: Brown, Rizo CS Sponsors: Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee

Public Records/Autopsy Reports of Child Victims of Domestic Violence: Creates exemption from public records requirements for autopsy reports of minors whose deaths were related to acts of domestic violence; provides exception; requires that any viewing, copying, or handling of such autopsy reports be under direct supervision of custodian of records or his or her designee; requires that certain surviving parents of minor child whose death was related to domestic violence be given notice of petitions to view or copy minor child's autopsy report & of opportunity to be present & heard at related hearings; provides for retroactive application; provides for future legislative review & repeal of exemption; provides statement of public necessity. Effective Date: upon becoming a law

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