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HB25-1082

Qualified Individuals Death Certificates

Concerning authorizing certain individuals to complete actions related to death certificates, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subjects:
Health Care & Health Insurance
Probate, Trusts, & Fiduciaries
Bill Summary

In current law, a "qualified individual" is authorized to determine the cause of death of an individual and complete the medical certification for a certificate of death. The bill defines the term "qualified individual" to include a physician, a physician assistant, an advanced practice registered nurse, or the chief medical officer of the institution in which the death occurred.

The bill requires that qualified individuals register to use the electronic death registration system used by the department of public health and environment and the state registrar prior to signing a death certificate.

Physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses are required to review training materials regarding signing a death certificate provided by the department of public health and environment before the first time they sign a death certificate.

(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)


(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Status

Introduced
Under Consideration

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Bill Text

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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