SF 4437
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 03/13/2026 09:34 a.m.
1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14
A bill for an act
relating to health; modifying fees recoverable by a coroner or medical examiner;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 390.15.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 390.15, is amended to read:
390.15 FEES.
new text begin (a) new text end The coroner or medical examiner may charge a fee for cremation approval, duplication
of reports, and other administrative functions to recover reasonable expenses, subject to
county board approval.
new text begin
(b) A coroner or medical examiner may charge a fee to cover reasonable expenses for
conducting a medical record review when an individual, facility, or organization refuses to
act as the medical certifier and complete a death record as required under Minnesota Rules,
part 4601.1800. The fee may include administrative expenses associated with the medical
record review and completion of a death record.
new text end