Section 27491.42 - Sudden unexplained death in childhood(a) For purposes of this section, "sudden unexplained death in childhood" means the sudden death of a child one year of age or older but under 18 years of age that is unexplained by the history of the child and where a thorough postmortem examination fails to demonstrate an adequate cause of death.(b) The coroner shall notify the parent or responsible adult of a child described in subdivision (a) about the importance of taking tissue samples.(c) A coroner shall not be liable for damages in a civil action for any act or omission in compliance with this section.Added by Stats 2019 ch 614 (AB 620),s 1, eff. 1/1/2020.