2020 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE BILL NO. 147
BY SENATOR FOIL
1 AN ACT
2 To amend and reenact R.S. 13:5715(A)(1), relative to coroners; to provide regarding the
3 release of a body by a coroner; and to provide for related matters.
4 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
5 Section 1. R.S. 13:5715(A)(1) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:
6 ยง5715. Delivery of body; disposition of paupers; anatomical gifts; kidney or eye
7 removal; limitation of liability
8 A.(1) Upon completion of an autopsy or completion of the coroner's
9 investigation, if the investigation reveals that an autopsy is not required, the coroner
10 shall release the body to the family or friends for burial disposition.
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PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED:
ACT No. 114
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