House Bill No. [insert number] introduced by Representative Orgeron aims to amend the current law regarding the issuance of death certificates. The bill enacts a new provision under R.S. 40:41(C)(6), which allows the state registrar to issue a certified copy of a death certificate to a notary. This is contingent upon the notary submitting their credentials and providing a written declaration that they are assisting an heir of the deceased in preparing a small succession, as outlined in the Code of Civil Procedure Article 3431 et seq.

The proposed law expands the list of individuals eligible to receive a death certificate by including notaries, thereby facilitating the process for heirs involved in small succession matters. This change is intended to streamline the administrative process related to death certificates and ensure that heirs can receive the necessary documentation to manage the deceased's estate effectively.