HB937

In coroner, further providing for fees for reports.

Chamber Passed·5/14/25

Pennsylvania HB937 amends fees for coroner reports, setting specific charges for various reports and their uses.

HB937 amends Title 16 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to specify fees for coroner reports. The coroner must charge $500 for an autopsy report, $100 for a toxicology report, $100 for an inquisition or coroner's report, and $50 for a cremation or disposition authorization. These fees are to be paid to the county treasurer and used for training coroners or office personnel. For next-of-kin or guardians, the coroner may charge up to $100 for an autopsy report, $50 for a toxicology report, and $50 for an inquisition or coroner's report. The act takes effect in 60 days.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 103–100 · May 14, 2025
Current
Local Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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16
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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15 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Local Government (h) Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to Local Government

May 14, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

May 14, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (103-100)