The bill amends South Dakota's death reporting requirements by updating the responsibilities of funeral directors, embalmers, and other individuals involved in the handling of deceased bodies. Specifically, it mandates that these individuals must keep a record of any death that occurs outside of the state, in addition to filing any required certificates or forms. The language has been revised to clarify that this record must identify the body and must be transmitted to the department by the fifth day of each month for the preceding month.

Furthermore, if no deaths meeting the specified criteria occur during the month, the funeral director is still required to report this fact to the department using a designated form. The bill removes previous language that implied a less stringent reporting requirement, thereby enhancing accountability and ensuring that all relevant deaths are documented and reported appropriately.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/30/2025: 34-25-36