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.

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.