HB10739: Strengthening the Medical Examiner and Coroner System Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Public Health Service Act to encourage qualified individuals to enter the forensic pathology workforce, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to attract more people to become forensic pathologists—doctors who investigate deaths for legal purposes. The legislation specifically aims to encourage qualified individuals to enter this field, which currently has workforce shortages. The bill was introduced by Representatives Michael Guest and Emanuel Cleaver. It is currently in the introductory stage and has not yet been assigned to a for detailed review.
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HB10739: Strengthening the Medical Examiner and Coroner System Act of 2026