Florida H0819 mandates medical examiners to report cases of sudden and unexpected deaths in individuals under 20 to a national registry.

Florida H0819 amends the state's statutes to require medical examiners to conduct autopsies and document specific information for sudden and unexpected deaths in individuals under 20 years old. The bill mandates that these cases be reported to the Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry, a national surveillance system. It includes microscopic and toxicology studies and reviews of immunization and medical records. The Department of Health is directed to impose administrative penalties for noncompliance, including fines and potential disciplinary actions.

Florida H0819 mandates medical examiners to report cases of sudden and unexpected deaths in individuals under 20 to a national registry.

Florida H0819 amends the state's statutes to require medical examiners to conduct autopsies and document specific information for sudden and unexpected deaths in individuals under 20 years old. The bill mandates that these cases be reported to the Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry, a national surveillance system. It includes microscopic and toxicology studies and reviews of immunization and medical records. The Department of Health is directed to impose administrative penalties for noncompliance, including fines and potential disciplinary actions.