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SF4437 • 2026
Fees recoverable by coroner or medical examiner modification
Fees recoverable by coroner or medical examiner modification
Healthcare
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-03-12
House
Introduction and first reading
Official Summary Text
Fees recoverable by coroner or medical examiner modification
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. new text begin (a) new text end 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. new text begin (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. new text end