Relates to reimbursement for coroner and medical examiner fees from the county where the decedent resided

S 4714 requires counties that handle death investigations (e.g., coroners or medical examiners) to seek reimbursement from the county where the deceased person resided for related fees. This clarifies that the county where a death occurs (jurisdictional county) can directly bill the county of residence for costs incurred. The bill adds a new section to county law, effective immediately, standardizing this reimbursement process between counties. It directly affects local governments managing death investigations and their financial responsibilities. The bill was referred to the Local Government committee on February 12, 2025.