SB 1568

Abstract

Amends Coroner Division of the Counties Code. Requires an autopsy of an infant under one year of age (rather than 2 years of age) who has died suddenly and unexpectedly and the circumstances concerning the death are unexplained following investigation (rather than just unexplained). Replaces references to sudden infant death syndrome with references to both sudden unexpected infant death and sudden infant death syndrome in provisions about reporting suspected cases and identification on the death certificate. Provides that if the cause of death is listed as sudden unexpected infant death, environmental factors, such as the condition of the infant's sleep environment, shall be noted on the death certificate when available. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 2310/2310-236 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Public Health to develop and require the use of a form by coroners in the case of a death of an infant in which the cause of death is sudden unexpected infant death or sudden infant death syndrome. Provides that the form shall contain specified information to be recorded after a preliminary investigation. Requires the Department to publish current information concerning sudden unexpected infant death and sudden infant death syndrome. Provides that, at least once every 5 years, the Department shall review the form and determine whether updates need to be made for effectiveness and relevancy. In provisions amending the Counties Code, removes language requiring that, if the cause of death on a death certificate is listed as sudden unexpected infant death, environmental factors, such as the condition of the infant's sleep environment, shall be noted when available.