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Committee approves grace period for deputy‑coroner continuing education
Summary
House Bill 43 adds a grace period for deputy coroners’ continuing education to prevent license loss for extenuating circumstances; Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn explained that deputies and coroners must meet training requirements and the bill passed the committee unanimously.
Representative Deanna Gordon introduced House Bill 43, saying the measure adds an allowance for extenuating circumstances so deputy coroners and coroners do not lose licensure if they miss continuing‑education deadlines. "This bill...adds a grace period in order for that to be done so they don't lose their license and have to start all over again," Gordon said.
Gary Ginn, Fayette County coroner, told the committee that whether a county has deputy coroners "depends on the coroner," but that coroners may deputize individuals who then must complete basic training and continuing education. When Senator Higdon asked whether deputies would fall under the training requirement if deputized, Ginn replied, "Absolutely. The coroner as well as all deputy coroners must be trained with the basic training as well as continuing education."
The committee approved HB43 unanimously, 10–0, and placed it on consent to move to the floor.
What happens next: HB43 will proceed to the chamber floor with the committee recommendation.
