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Committee advances bill to standardize coroner duties; some family representatives say it falls short
Summary
Senate Bill 1101 would clarify coroners' roles, create training expectations and address inconsistencies identified in an audit. Coroners' association leadership supported the measure; at least one parent testified the bill does not go far enough on confidentiality and enforcement.
The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee voted to send Senate Bill 1101 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation after testimony from coroner officials and public commenters.
Senator Melissa Wintrow, appearing as a co-chair of JLOC, said the bill responds to an OPE report and seeks to address inconsistent death investigations across counties. Tory Danner, Bannock County coroner and president of the Idaho Coroners Association, told the committee the measure clarifies roles and responsibilities so coroners and…
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