Fees recoverable by a coroner or medical examiner modified.

Healthcare

Passed Legislature

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Sponsor: West, Koegel
Last action: 2026-03-16
Official status: Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
Effective date: Not listed

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Bill History

2026-03-16 House
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy

Official Summary Text

Fees recoverable by a coroner or medical examiner modified.

Current Bill Text

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A bill for an act

relating to health; modifying fees recoverable by a coroner or medical examiner;

amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 390.15.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 390.15, is amended to read:

390.15 FEES.

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The coroner or medical examiner may charge a fee for cremation approval, duplication

of reports, and other administrative functions to recover reasonable expenses, subject to

county board approval.

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(b) A coroner or medical examiner may charge a fee to cover reasonable expenses for

conducting a medical record review when an individual, facility, or organization refuses to

act as the medical certifier and complete a death record as required under Minnesota Rules,

part 4601.1800. The fee may include administrative expenses associated with the medical

record review and completion of a death record.

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