This bill amends the current law regarding fetal death reporting to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) by prohibiting the division of vital records from releasing specific personal information. The updated language in RSA 5-C:75, VII replaces the term "maiden surname" with "name prior to first marriage or civil union." Additionally, a new section, RSA 5-C:75-b, is introduced, which outlines the limited release of information to the CDC. Under this new provision, the division of vital records is restricted from disclosing the names, birth month and day, medical record numbers, and residential addresses of the mother and father when reporting fetal deaths.

The bill allows for the release of the mother and father's birth year and the date of fetal delivery to the CDC, ensuring that some demographic information is still available while protecting the privacy of individuals involved. The legislation is expected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 to 2029, as determined by the Legislative Budget Assistant. The act will take effect upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5-C:75
SB530 text: 5-C:75