Massachusetts S105 mandates support services for families affected by sudden unexplained death in pediatrics.
Massachusetts S105 amends the General Laws to require the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to provide genetic testing and bereavement support for families in cases of sudden unexplained death in pediatrics, excluding homicides, suicides, and cases with established causes. The bill also mandates referrals to the Massachusetts Center for Unexpected Infant and Child Death at Boston Medical Center for counseling and grief support for children aged three years or younger.
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