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HB278: Decedent; identification of body by next of kin.

Chief Patron

Del. Vivian Watts (D-39)

Vivian Watts (D-39)
Annandale, VA
Served: 1996–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

03/07/2008: signed by governor

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Summary

Identification of body by next of kin. Requires the medical examiner of the county or city in which a death occurs to notify the next of kin of the decedent that he has a right to view the body or to have other necessary procedures performed to confirm the identity of the body without delay and without being held financially responsible for any procedures performed for the purpose of identifying the body.

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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/14/2008, 02/12/2008, 02/22/2008, 02/22/2008, 02/25/2008, 02/26/2008, 02/26/2008, 02/29/2008, 03/07/2008 and 03/07/2008.

Poll Results

1 vote

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