Oregon · 2026 Regular Session
This Act changes laws related to what government must do after a person dies in some situations. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Directs [law enforcement] specified investigators of deaths of decedents, prior to making any findings as to the cause or manner of death where the decedent is suspected to have died from suicide, [overdose or] accident or other undetermined cause, to review documented evidence of abuse and interview family members of the decedent if the decedent has a history as a victim of domestic violence or child abuse and certain conditions exist. [Requires law enforcement to submit a written request to the district medical examiner for the performance of an autopsy if a reasonable basis exists that the death of the decedent may be the result of domestic violence or child abuse.] [Directs a medical examiner or district attorney to order the performance of an autopsy in certain circumstances.] Directs the law enforcement officer or district medical examiner to request further post-mortem examination of the decedent if a reasonable basis exists to suspect the death is a homicide due to domestic violence or child abuse. Directs the Chief Medical Examiner to engage…
In committee upon adjournment. (2026-03-06)