Medicolegal investigations; broadening certain investigative requirements; requiring certain notice to parent or legal guardian. Effective date.

The document header was updated to reflect the 'House of Representatives - Floor Version' and the 60th Legislature (2026), while the Senate-specific header was removed.

The formatting of the text was altered, with lines broken into shorter segments and page headers inserted, but the actual legal language and policy provisions appear identical to the previous version.

The document title changed from 'ENGROSSED SENATE' to 'ENROLLED SENATE', indicating the bill has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the governor's signature.

A new 'SUBJECT' line was added to clearly identify the bill's topic as medicolegal investigations of infant and child death.

Minor text reorganization and spacing adjustments were made throughout the document to align with the final enrolled format, but the legal requirements and definitions remain identical to the engrossed version.

Added definitions for Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) and Sudden Death in the Young (SDY) to broaden the types of cases requiring investigation.

Clarified that investigations for sudden infant and child deaths must be conducted within 48 hours of death.

Added a requirement for the medical examiner to notify parents or guardians before starting an investigation and informed them of their right to refuse consent.

Established that parents or guardians can refuse consent to investigations unless the medical examiner suspects a crime was committed.

Updated reporting requirements to ensure cases are forwarded to the State Department of Health.