This bill establishes new provisions regarding the issuance of death certificates for veterans with service-connected disabilities or presumptive illnesses in Kansas. It directs the state registrar of vital statistics to create and maintain a confidential roster of these veterans, which will assist cause of death certifiers in preparing death certificates that explicitly state the relationship between the cause of death and any service-connected disability or presumptive illness. The bill outlines the definitions of key terms such as "cause of death certifier," "presumptive illness," and "service-connected disability," and mandates that certifiers confirm the service-connected status of a decedent by consulting the established roster.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a veteran with a service-connected disability dies, the cause of death certifier must determine if the cause of death is related to the veteran's service-connected conditions and document this on the death certificate. It also provides for the issuance of two certified copies of the death certificate to the next of kin at no charge, while additional copies will incur fees. The Kansas office of veterans services is tasked with maintaining an updated list of all presumptive illnesses recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The provisions related to the confidentiality of the roster will expire on July 1, 2031, unless renewed by the legislature.