States / Indiana / HB 1031

HB 1031 Enacted

County coroners.

Introduced
In Committee
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Makes changes to the blood or tissue retention protocols at a hospital for purposes of conducting a death investigation. Makes changes to the training course requirements for coroners and deputy coroners. Makes changes to provisions governing the conduct of a death investigation.Provides that a coroner or deputy coroner who conducts a death investigation or signs a death certificate without completing certain training commits a Class B misdemeanor.

Provides that, if a coroner or deputy coroner fails to complete the required training course within the time required, the county shall reimburse the coroners training board for the cost of the training. Provides that the county may recover from an individual the amount the county reimbursed the coroners training board. Makes technical corrections.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Dec 1, 2025
Last action
Feb 27, 2026 — Signed by the President of the Senate
Session
2026
Momentum
90 · Very high