South Carolina H4630 mandates coroners and medical examiners to report sudden, unexpected deaths of infants and young individuals to a national.
South Carolina H4630 requires coroners and medical examiners to report cases of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) and sudden death in the young (SDY) to the SUID and SDY Case Registry. The bill mandates that autopsies include microscopic and toxicology studies and reviews of immunization and medical records. Failure to report these cases within 30 days results in fines: $1,000 for the first offense, $5,000 for the second, and potential disciplinary action for repeated noncompliance.
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