AUTOPSY-PHOTO VIDEO DISCLOSURE
Summary
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from inspection and copying photographs and video or audio recordings made pursuant to an autopsy, except as provided in the Autopsy Act. Amends the Autopsy Act. Provides that any person may inspect and examine original photographs or video or audio recordings of an autopsy performed pursuant to the Act. Provides that the public may not obtain copies of photographs or video or audio recordings of an autopsy and provides exceptions to the prohibition. Provides that a person who is denied access or restricted in his or her use of copies of photographs or video or audio recordings under the Section may commence a proceeding in circuit court. Requires a person initiating a proceeding to provide notice to certain parties. Provides that the Section does not apply to the use of autopsy photographs or video or audio recordings in a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding. Provides penalties. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2006
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2006
Last action Jan 9, 2007
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 9, 2007
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Jan 27, 2006
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Aaron Schock
RRepublican
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