Sen. Ruth Hardy proposes probate petition process to request autopsy reports

Jan 16, 2026

Sen. Ruth Hardy introduced S210 to create a probate-court petition allowing people who lack statutory priority to seek access to a decedent's autopsy report; the bill would require an affidavit, notification to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and permits the court to deny requests it deems inappropriate.

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Sen. Ruth Hardy (Addison District) told the Health & Welfare committee she is sponsoring S210, a bill that would let the probate division of the Superior Court hear petitions for access to a decedent's autopsy report.

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