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Cnty-bd-certified Pathologists

It became law on Aug 9, 2024.

IL SB 2779 · Senate Bill · 103rd

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Latest action
Aug 9, 2024

What it does

Amends the Counties Code and the Autopsy Act. Provides that autopsies must be performed by board-certified forensic pathologists or, if under the direct supervision of a board-certified forensic pathologist, pathology residents or forensic pathology fellows (rather than a licensed physician must perform autopsies). In the Autopsy Act, further provides that other qualified personnel or other qualified personnel selected by a board-certified forensic pathologist (rather than a physician) may perform (rather than assist) an autopsy. Further amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county in which the body of a deceased person is found shall indemnify and hold harmless a board-certified…

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This bill passed and is now law.

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    Aug 9, 2024

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