"Dylan's Law" aims to improve the identification and support for individuals diagnosed with epilepsy by allowing Service Oklahoma to create a voluntary designation on driver licenses and state identification cards. This designation will feature a unique symbol to assist law enforcement and emergency medical professionals in recognizing and effectively communicating with these individuals. The bill also provides individuals the option to choose whether to display this designation and allows for its removal at any time. Furthermore, it enhances the responsibilities of the State Commissioner of Health, requiring them to provide guidance on the risks of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and to develop educational programs for both the public and medical professionals.
In addition to these provisions, the bill modifies the handling of autopsy reports from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, stipulating that full reports will be withheld from public inspection for ten business days, while summary reports will be available immediately. The summary will include key details about the decedent and the circumstances of death. The bill also introduces specific requirements for autopsies of individuals with epilepsy or a history of seizures, mandating that these reports investigate the possibility of SUDEP. If SUDEP is identified as the cause of death, it must be recorded on the death certificate and reported to the North American SUDEP Registry (NASR). The law is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.