This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to enhance the capabilities of the Fatality and Mortality Review Team under the Department of Health by allowing access to vaccination records during death investigations. Specifically, it modifies section 61-12A-3 to include vaccination records as part of the medical, dental, and mental health records that the team can request. This change aims to improve the thoroughness of investigations into fatalities by ensuring that all relevant medical information, including vaccination history, is available for review.

Additionally, the bill mandates that state, county, and local government agencies must cooperate with the Fatality and Mortality Review Team by providing any requested information in writing. This requirement is intended to facilitate the team's work and ensure that they have the necessary data to conduct comprehensive reviews of mortality cases. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the investigative process related to fatalities by broadening the scope of accessible medical information.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 61-12A-3