Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- no identified effect
Risks
- no identified effect
StateOhioIntroduced
HB 991: Regards coroner procedures after motor vehicle accident deaths
Jason Stephens
HB 991 status: Introduced (updated Aug 12, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
This 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 these specific cases.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- no identified effect
Risks
- potential administrative costs for county coroner offices
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- improved family notification protocols
- clarified pathways for organ donation
Risks
- potential for increased procedural burden on coroner staff
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Possible administrative strain on county coroner offices
Analysis scope
Analysis based solely on abstract; full legislative text not reviewed
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Where it stands
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