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HB 403

AN ACT relating to deputy coroner training.

2025 Regular Session

HB 403 establishes training standards for Kentucky deputy coroners to improve death investigation consistency and investigative quality across counties.

reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules
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Bill Summary · HB 403

Legislative bill overview

HB 403 establishes or modifies training requirements for deputy coroners in Kentucky. The bill has progressed through initial committee review in the Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection committee and received a favorable report, advancing it toward further legislative consideration.

Why is this important

Deputy coroners perform critical duties in death investigations and victim identification, making their training standards directly relevant to public safety and the accuracy of official death determinations. Standardized training requirements ensure consistency in how coroners' offices operate across Kentucky's counties and can improve investigative quality.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding requirements: The bill may impose unfunded mandates on rural or under-resourced county coroners' offices, creating compliance costs without state financial support
  • Training scope and accessibility: Questions about whether mandated training is practically accessible to all counties, particularly those with limited budgets or geographic isolation
  • Implementation timeline: Disagreement over the deadline for existing deputy coroners to meet new training standards versus prospective-only requirements for new hires

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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