Relating to medical examiners.
Summary
Provides that a licensed physician associate or nurse practitioner may be a medical examiner. Includes a licensure requirement for a physician who serves as a medical examiner.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Signed May 28, 2025
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A-Engrossed
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Enrolled
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May 28, 2025
MINOR
This bill transitions from an A-Engrossed version to an Enrolled version, which is the final form ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive content of the bill remains unchanged, with only formatting and metadata updates reflecting its final passage through both legislative chambers.
Scope change
No substantive scope change; this is a procedural transition from A-Engrossed to Enrolled status.
TECHNICAL
Removed 'A-Engrossed' header and summary section that explained the bill's purpose in plain language.
Added 'Enrolled' header and official signatures from legislative officers and the Governor.
Updated page numbering and formatting to reflect final enrolled version.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 24, 2025 · House May 15, 2025
How they voted
27–2
Passed
Total votes 29
Mar 24, 2025
D
Democratic17
100% Yea
R
Republican12
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
8
Committee
4
May 28, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
upper
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Nelson. Passed.
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed.
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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