Parental Consent to Release Child Autopsies

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This bill would require written consent from a parent or guardian before the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner can release autopsy information for a deceased child under 18. There are exceptions for public health, research, or legal requirements, and a process for seeking a court order if consent is denied. The bill also clarifies that autopsy reports for individuals 18 or older remain public records, while photographs and recordings related to child autopsies are confidential unless consent is given or a court orders their release.

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