This bill amends section 60-6,102 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance the procedures following motor vehicle accidents involving fatalities. It specifies that in cases where a driver or pedestrian dies within four hours of an accident, the coroner or designated official must conduct examinations and tests to determine the presence of alcohol or drugs in the deceased's body. The results of these tests must be included in reports submitted to the Department of Transportation, which will compile and make this information public, including the identity of the deceased and the test results.
Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for medical facilities and mortuaries to comply with requests from peace officers for blood draws from the deceased individuals described in the bill. This provision aims to ensure that law enforcement can obtain necessary evidence in a timely manner to support investigations into fatal accidents. The original section 60-6,102 is repealed as part of this legislative update.