HB 991: Regards coroner procedures after motor vehicle accident deaths
HB 991 status: Introduced (updated Aug 12, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill updates state laws regarding what happens after someone dies in a car accident. It sets new, clearer rules to ensure two things: * **Family Notification:** It improves the process for making sure a victim's family is notified quickly. * **Organ Donation:** It clarifies how organ donation should be handled in ...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no identified effect
Risks
- no identified effect
Economy
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- no identified effect
Risks
- potential administrative costs for county coroner offices
Society
Benefits
- improved family notification protocols
- clarified pathways for organ donation
Risks
- potential for increased procedural burden on coroner staff
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Analysis status
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Possible administrative strain on county coroner offices
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