Establishes an independent fatality review board to investigate deaths appearing to be from unnatural causes, where domestic violence is apparent
Summary
Establishes an independent fatality review board to review and assess domestic violence cases which result in a fatality and compile a report and make recommendations to certain state agencies based on such review and assessment; provides for access to various records without subpoena and for access to sealed records with judicial authorization.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 1, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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2
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2
Jan 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
Mar 1, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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