Coroners; the pronouncement of death by paramedics and emergency medical technicians; authorize
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coroners, so as to authorize the pronouncement of death by paramedics and emergency medical technicians; to amend Code Section 31-10-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criteria for pronouncing death and immunity from liability, so as to make a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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