Missouri SB1387 modifies autopsy procedures for sudden deaths in individuals under 20 years old.
Missouri SB1387 amends autopsy protocols for sudden deaths in individuals under 20 years old. It mandates autopsies to include microscopic and toxicology studies, and a review of immunization and medical records. Coroners and medical examiners must report cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), sudden death in the young (SDY), and sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) to the SUID and SDY Case Registry. Failure to report can result in fines and potential disciplinary action from professional licensing boards.
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