LD1485

An Act to Create a Minimum Standard of Pathology for Children Under 3 Years of Age Who Die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or an Unknown Cause

Failed·6/9/25
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Establishes a one-year retention period for tissue samples and evidence in cases of sudden infant death syndrome or undetermined causes of death in.

The bill mandates that if a medical examiner determines a child under three years died from sudden infant death syndrome or cannot determine the cause of death, the Chief Medical Examiner must preserve and retain sufficient tissue samples and other evidence for one year. This evidence must be accessible to the child's parent or guardian. This ensures families have access to necessary materials for potential future investigations into the cause of death.

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Calendar

Apr 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

Apr 14, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 9, 2025

House

Reports READ.

Jun 9, 2025

House

On motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.

Jun 9, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.