HB 821: Pub. Rec./Autopsy Reports of Sudden and Expected Deaths

PUBLIC RECORDS/GENERAL BILL by Persons-Mulicka

Pub. Rec./Autopsy Reports of Sudden and Expected Deaths; Creates exemption from public records requirements for autopsy reports of certain sudden & unexpected deaths; specifies circumstances under which such autopsy reports & certain information contained therein may be disclosed; provides for future legislative review & repeal of exemption; provides statement of public necessity.

Current Bill Version Posted: 12/18/2025 11:51 AM

• Related Bills (3)

  Bill Number Subject Filed By Last Action and Location	Relationship Learn more about bill relationships
  H 819 by Persons-Mulicka Medical Examiners' Duties Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee	Linked
  S 1124 by Garcia Public Records/Autopsy Reports of Certain Sudden and Unexpected deaths Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Health Policy	Identical
  S 188 by Garcia Medical Examiners’ Duties Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Health Policy	Compare

• Citations - Statute (1)

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  406.11

  Examinations, investigations, and autopsies.

  Page 1 (pdf)

• Bill History

  S = Senate, H = House

  12/18/2025	H	• Filed
  1/5/2026	H	• Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee • Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
  1/13/2026	H	• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
  3/13/2026	H	• Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee