Kentucky bills · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HB 848
AN ACT relating to deceased persons.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Summary
Official abstract published by the Kentucky legislature· Summary of Original Version
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 10, 2026 · House
to Health Services (H) - Mar 3, 2026 · House
to Committee on Committees (H) - Mar 3, 2026 · House
introduced in House