BILL · 2013–14 SESSION
HB 2730: Autopsies/long-term care
Concerning disclosure requirements in long-term care settings regarding autopsies.
Summary
- Requires long-term care facilities to disclose to potential residents and their legal representatives that, in the event of the death of the resident, an autopsy or postmortem may be authorized by a family member, guardian, or other person or agency according to the order of priority established in RCW 68.50.101.
From the Bill Digest (HB 2730), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 29, 2014
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Larry Haler (R-8)
- Introduced
- January 29, 2014 in the House
- Last action
- January 29, 2014
AN ACT Relating to disclosure requirements in long-term care settings regarding autopsies;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Larry Haler (R-8)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
HB 2730 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2730 (2025–26) Aerospace tax preferences
- HB 2730 (2019–20) Military spouse employment
- HB 2730 (2017–18) Worker ed. attainment
- HB 2730 (2015–16) Prescription monitoring prg.
- HB 2730 (2011–12) Commitment/annual reviews
- HB 2730 (2009–10) Hit and run provisions
- HB 2730 (2007–08) Port district ferry service
- HB 2730 (2005–06) Minor party nominations