S.2891

Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensure compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.

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Rhode Island S2891 updates the state medical examiners statute to modernize language, practices, and titles, and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Rhode Island S2891 amends the state medical examiners statute to update and clarify language, address outdated practices, and ensure compliance with federal HIPAA requirements. The bill updates position titles and qualifications, and modernizes the language used in the statute. It also ensures that the office of state medical examiners complies with federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. The changes aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the office in handling death investigations and autopsies.

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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

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 10

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 4

House

House passed Sub A in concurrence

Jun 4

Senate

Transmitted to Governor