North Carolina lawmakers propose bill (HB 250) to limit public access to autopsy reports, classifying them as criminal investigation records.

North Carolina lawmakers propose bill (House Bill 250) to limit public access to autopsy reports, including for families, by classifying them as criminal investigation records. This would restrict access to photos, videos, and audio recordings within autopsy reports. The bill could become effective July 1st, amidst a backlog in the state's autopsy system due to insufficient pathologists and toxicologists.

May 21, 2024
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