The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the timeline for funeral establishments or responsible individuals to complete and submit a death certificate for registration. Under current law, this must be done within seven calendar days after receiving possession of human remains. The bill would change this requirement to allow for submission "as soon as practicable but not more than twenty-one calendar days" after possession is taken. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the local registrar must register the death certificate if it is accurate and complete, with the insertion of the word "the" for clarity.

Furthermore, the bill maintains the existing requirement for health care providers to complete and sign the medical certification of death within seventy-two hours if the deceased was under their care for an acute or chronic condition. It also specifies that if current care has not been provided, the medical examiner must complete the certification within the same timeframe, excluding weekends and holidays. Overall, the bill aims to provide a more flexible timeline for the completion and submission of death certificates while ensuring that the necessary medical certifications are completed promptly.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-325