This bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan, specifically sections 2843 and 10205, to update the procedures and responsibilities of funeral directors and physicians regarding the reporting and certification of deaths. Notably, the bill clarifies that a funeral director must report a death and obtain necessary personal data from the next of kin or qualified individuals. It specifies that the medical certification of death must be completed within 48 hours by the attending physician or authorized representatives, and it introduces the requirement that the death of an infant who survived an attempted abortion must be reported without identifying information, labeling the infant as "Baby Doe."

Additionally, the bill outlines the facilities where human organ removal for transplantation or other medical purposes can occur, emphasizing that such procedures must be conducted in licensed hospitals or approved facilities. It also allows the director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to designate approved facilities for organ removal. Violations of these provisions are classified as felonies, reinforcing the seriousness of compliance with the updated regulations.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.2843, 333.10205