The bill amends the Public Health Code, specifically section 2843, to clarify the responsibilities of funeral directors regarding the reporting and certification of deaths. It specifies that a funeral director, or their authorized agent, must report a death and obtain necessary personal data from the next of kin or the best qualified individual. The bill emphasizes that medical certification must be completed within 48 hours after death, whether the death occurred inside or outside an institution, and outlines the responsibilities of various medical professionals in this process.

Additionally, the bill introduces specific provisions for the reporting of deaths of infants who were born alive following an attempted abortion and later died. Such cases must be reported similarly to other deaths, but the deceased infant will be listed as "Baby Doe," and no identifying information about the infant or their parents can be disclosed. The bill also includes a stipulation that it will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law, contingent upon the enactment of related legislation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.2843