2004 Senate Bill 1289

Allow autopsy photo release for criminal investigation

Introduced in the Senate

June 8, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Tom George (R-20)

To provide an exception to the law banning the disclosure of autopsy photographs. The bill allows the release of photos to a law enforcement agency granted a court order as part of a criminal investigation.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 9, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 10, 2004

Amendment offered

To establish that autopsy photos released to police for criminal investigations are not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Also, to revise the law to prohibit the public dissemination of autopsy photographs, rather that the "display" of the photographs.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 15, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To provide an exception to the law banning the dissemination of autopsy photographs. The bill allows the release of photos to a law enforcement agency granted a court order as part of a criminal investigation.

Received in the House

June 15, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary