HB 1981 - DIGEST

Directs the joint task force to review the following issues: (1) Whether Washington should replace the current county coroner system with a state medical examiner system.

(2) Whether there is a need to implement statewide rules to ensure uniformity in child death investigations.

(3) Whether the protocols required under RCW 43.103.100 are being followed uniformly in Washington.

(4) Whether coroners are being reimbursed for the costs of autopsies of children under the age of three as provided for in RCW 68.50.104.

(5) Any other issues which the joint task force deems relevant to the intent of this act.

Requires the joint task force to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than December 1, 2003.