Ohio HB991 establishes procedures for coroners to assist next of kin in private autopsies and organ donation after motor vehicle accident deaths.

Ohio HB991 amends the Revised Code to require coroners to assist next of kin in facilitating private autopsies for decedents of motor vehicle accidents. Next of kin, including surviving spouses, children over eighteen, parents, or siblings, can request a private autopsy. The bill also mandates that coroners consult with procurement organizations for organ donation opportunities. Additionally, it requires law enforcement agencies to develop policies for notifying next of kin of motor vehicle accident victims within two hours.

Ohio HB991 establishes procedures for coroners to assist next of kin in private autopsies and organ donation after motor vehicle accident deaths.

Ohio HB991 amends the Revised Code to require coroners to assist next of kin in facilitating private autopsies for decedents of motor vehicle accidents. Next of kin, including surviving spouses, children over eighteen, parents, or siblings, can request a private autopsy. The bill also mandates that coroners consult with procurement organizations for organ donation opportunities. Additionally, it requires law enforcement agencies to develop policies for notifying next of kin of motor vehicle accident victims within two hours.