8000-0105 Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

For the operation of the office of the chief medical examiner established in chapter 38 of the General Laws; provided, that not later than January 16, 2026, the office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the current caseload of the office and each of its medical examiners and the caseload for fiscal year 2025; (ii) the number of procedures performed in fiscal year 2025; (iii) the current turnaround time and backlogs; (iv) the current response time to scenes; (v) the number of cases completed in fiscal year 2025; (vi) the current status of accreditation with the National Association of Medical Examiners; (vii) progress in identification and completion of reports; and (viii) progress in improving delays in decedent release