H7933

Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensures compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.

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Rhode Island H7933 updates the state medical examiners statute to modernize language, practices, and qualifications, ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Rhode Island H7933 amends the state medical examiners statute to modernize language, update practices, and revise position titles and qualifications. The bill ensures compliance with federal HIPAA requirements and clarifies procedures for death investigations, autopsies, and reporting. It also establishes multidisciplinary teams to review maternal, child, and drug-related overdose deaths, aiming to reduce fatalities by identifying risk factors and protective measures.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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0 Nay

12 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Consideration

Mar 19

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 10

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 4

Senate

Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

Jun 4

House

Transmitted to Governor