The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Jerry J. Guillot.
DIGEST
SR 46 Original 2020 Regular Session Henry
Creates the Coroner Safety Task Force to develop policy recommendations that seek to enhance the
prevention and mitigation of harm against a coroner and behavioral health facility personnel during
any examination performed in furtherance of the execution of coroner's emergency certificate.
Provides that the task force be comprised of the following members:
(1) President of the La. Coroner's Association, or the president's designee.
(2) The President of the La. Hospital Association, or the president's designee.
(3)The coroner of Jefferson Parish, or the coroner's designee.
(4)One representative each from the Seaside Behavioral Center, Perimeter Behavioral Hospital
of New Orleans, Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Greater New Orleans, and River Oaks
Hospital.
Recommendations to be submitted to Senate Committee on Health and Welfare by February 1, 2021.