This bill amends section 382.008 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to the registration of death and fetal death certificates. The amendments expand the list of individuals authorized to file these certificates to include not only funeral directors and physicians but also physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses who are providing hospice care under a written protocol with a licensed physician. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these healthcare professionals are responsible for providing medical certification of the cause of death to the funeral director and outlines the timeline for submitting this information.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that a permanent certificate of death or fetal death may include corrected information, provided that such corrections are documented appropriately. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process of death registration and ensure that qualified healthcare providers can contribute to the accurate documentation of death and fetal death.

Statutes affected:
S 998 Filed: 401.45