North Carolina H164 requires parental consent for releasing autopsy photos or recordings of children under 18.
North Carolina H164 establishes a parental consent requirement for the disclosure or release of child autopsy information compiled by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Photographs, video, or audio recordings of autopsies on children under 18 are confidential and may only be disclosed or released with the prior written consent of the child's parent or guardian. The bill outlines procedures for obtaining court orders for disclosure or release of such materials and penalties for unauthorized disclosure or release. The act becomes effective October 1, 2025.
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