Substitute House Bill No. 5290 is an act concerning various revisions to the public health statutes, which includes changes to the process of filing birth certificates for non-institutional births, access to certified copies of birth and fetal death records, and the establishment of a school-based health center advisory committee. The bill specifies that birth certificates shall be prepared and filed by the attending physician or midwife, or by the parent, and allows parents to petition the court of probate if unable to provide the required information. It restricts access to certified copies of birth and fetal death records to eligible parties, revises the notification process for applications concerning land within the aquifer protection area or the watershed of a water company, and exempts applicants from this notification requirement under certain conditions. The bill also establishes a school-based health center advisory committee with various appointed members and outlines the committee's composition and responsibilities.

The bill addresses the operation of food establishments, requiring a valid permit and compliance with the food code, and mandates inspections by certified food inspectors. It allows the Commissioner of Public Health to grant variances to food code requirements and removes the requirement for food establishments to provide proof of registration for a permit. The bill changes the licensing system for health professionals, moving to an online renewal system, and establishes a state-wide program for medical orders for life-sustaining treatment, making participation voluntary and removing the requirement for a witness's signature on the medical order form. It also includes changes to the definitions related to the registration of vital statistics, ensuring that the language used is updated and consistent with current practices and legal requirements. The bill introduces new legal language, defining "cremation" and "crematory," and outlines the process for erecting and maintaining a crematory, including the requirement for approval by local authorities and adherence to zoning regulations.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 8-3i, 20-123b, 7-36, 20-207, 20-360, 20-362, 20-365, 20-435
PH Joint Favorable Substitute: 8-3i, 20-123b, 7-36, 20-207, 20-360, 20-362, 20-365, 20-435
File No. 404: 8-3i, 20-123b, 7-36, 20-207, 20-360, 20-362, 20-365, 20-435
JUD Joint Favorable: 8-3i, 20-123b, 7-36, 20-207, 20-360, 20-362, 20-365, 20-435
Public Act No. 24-68: 8-3i, 20-123b, 7-36, 20-207, 20-360, 20-362, 20-365, 20-435, 20-252, 20-12i