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HF 4303

Fees recoverable by a coroner or medical examiner modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Erin Koegel and 1 co-sponsor

HF 4303 modifies which fees Minnesota coroners and medical examiners can recover, affecting financial responsibility for death investigations.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
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Legislative bill overview

HF 4303 modifies what fees a coroner or medical examiner in Minnesota can recover for their services. The bill adjusts the types of costs or charges that these officials are permitted to collect from estates, families, or other responsible parties following death investigations and autopsies.

Why is this important

Coroner and medical examiner fees directly affect families during grief while also impacting county budgets and death investigation funding. Changes to recoverable fees can shift financial burdens between families, local governments, and estates, influencing access to thorough death investigations across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Family financial burden: Expanding recoverable fees could increase costs for grieving families already facing funeral and burial expenses, potentially creating hardship for low-income households
  • County budget implications: Restricting recoverable fees may force counties to absorb investigation costs through general taxation, affecting competing budget priorities
  • Fee transparency and consistency: Without clear standards, coroners and medical examiners across Minnesota counties may apply fees inconsistently, creating equity concerns

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

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