The proposed bill would amend section 36-325 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, updating the timeline for funeral establishments or responsible persons to take action after receiving human remains. Currently, the law requires this action to occur within seven calendar days, but the bill would change this to "as soon as practicable but not more than twenty-one calendar days." Additionally, the bill clarifies that a local registrar or designated official must register the death certificate within seventy-two hours if it is accurate and complete, replacing the indefinite article "a" with "the" for specificity.

Furthermore, the bill maintains the existing requirements for health care providers regarding the completion of the medical certification of death. It specifies that if a patient under the care of a health care provider dies from their medical condition, the provider must complete the certification within seventy-two hours. If no current care has been provided, the medical examiner must fulfill this requirement within the same timeframe, excluding weekends and holidays. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the processes related to vital records while ensuring timely compliance with death certification.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-325