The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 390.15, to modify the fees that can be charged by coroners or medical examiners. It introduces a new provision allowing these officials to charge a fee for conducting a medical record review when an individual, facility, or organization fails to fulfill their obligation to act as the medical certifier and complete a death record. This fee is intended to cover reasonable expenses, including administrative costs associated with the review and completion of the death record.

Additionally, the bill specifies that coroners and medical examiners can recover reasonable expenses for reports and other administrative functions, contingent upon approval from the county board. This change aims to ensure that the costs incurred by coroners and medical examiners in performing their duties are adequately compensated.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 390.15