The bill amends existing laws related to vital records in Wyoming, clarifying that vital records include those contained in books and specifying the roles and responsibilities of local officials involved in vital records activities. It introduces new definitions, such as "local official," "medical coroner," and "reasonable time," while also establishing a deadline for certifying death files. The bill removes obsolete language and clarifies the requirements for unifying marriages, ensuring that any marriage license not already included in the vital records system will be forwarded for indexing and registration.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Health to create necessary rules for its implementation and specifies that the effective date of the act is immediate upon completion of the legislative process. Key insertions include the inclusion of "books" in the definition of vital records, the clarification of local officials' duties, and the stipulation that no "delayed" mark will be shown on marriage records not already in the vital records system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-1-401, 35-1-404, 35-1-414, 35-1-422