HB 1402 — Maryland

Medical Examiner - Release of Body - Requirements for Muslims

Requiring a medical examiner in receipt of notice that a deceased individual was Muslim to release the body of the deceased within 48 hours after the completion of the autopsy.

Latest action: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 13, 2026

In committeeAutopsiesDeathEstates and TrustsFuneralsKinshipMedical ExaminersNoticesPublic HealthReligionTime

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Health (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Health
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Sean Stinnett, Gabriel Acevero, Jackie Addison, Derrick Coley, Mary Lehman, Malcolm Ruff, Sarah Wolek, Caylin Young

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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