Death certificates.
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Overview
This bill updates California’s laws regarding death certificates. It allows nurse practitioners to complete and attest to the medical and health section of death certificates, starting July 1, 2026. The bill also expands the scope of individuals who must notify coroners of deaths under certain circumstances, including nurse practitioners. Furthermore, it allows nurse practitioners to amend records of death, fetal death, or live birth using a process previously limited to physicians or coroners.
Key provisions
- Allows nurse practitioners to complete and attest to the medical and health section of death certificates.
- Expands the group of individuals required to notify the coroner of deaths under specific circumstances to include nurse practitioners.
- Enables nurse practitioners to amend records of death, fetal death, or live birth using a declaration process.
- Clarifies the requirements for the certificate of fetal death, including the addition of nurse practitioners.
- Makes conforming changes to existing sections of the Health and Safety Code.
- Provides that no reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to the creation of a new crime.
- Addresses the process for amending death records, allowing nurse practitioners to file declarations.
- Updates the definition of cancer for reporting on death certificates.
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