The bill amends Minnesota Statutes regarding the registration of vital records for live births and fetal deaths. Specifically, it updates the requirements for filing a delayed record of birth, allowing such records to be registered up to seven years from the date of birth if the necessary evidence is provided. Additionally, when registering a delayed birth record for a deceased individual, the record will be marked as "deceased."

Furthermore, the bill modifies the regulations surrounding the reporting of fetal deaths. It maintains the requirement that fetal deaths must be registered within five days for pregnancies of 20 weeks or more, while expanding the list of individuals authorized to report a fetal death. In addition to the existing categories, a medical examiner or coroner who verifies the occurrence of a fetal death is now included as an authorized reporter. This change aims to ensure accurate and timely documentation of fetal deaths in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.217, 144.222