HB2315

Missouri HB2315 mandates reporting of domestic violence history in suspicious deaths.

Missouri HB2315 enacts provisions for handling suspicious deaths where there is a history of domestic violence. Law enforcement must report any identifiable history of domestic violence when notifying coroners or medical examiners. If a death involves domestic violence and certain conditions are met, law enforcement may request a complete autopsy. The bill also outlines procedures for investigating deaths, including determining the cause and manner of death, and responsibilities of coroners and medical examiners.