Electronic death registration system.
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- Introduced
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill aims to modernize California’s death registration system by requiring the State Department of Public Health to implement an updated, electronic system. The system will allow a broader range of individuals, such as physicians and medical examiners, to access and attest to death information electronically, in addition to current certificate completion responsibilities. It also mandates the use of updated technology, including mobile applications, to improve the system’s functionality and accessibility.
Key provisions
- Requires the State Registrar to implement an updated, internet-based electronic death registration system.
- Allows physicians, medical examiners, and local registrars to access and attest to death information electronically.
- Authorizes electronic, voice, or facsimile methods for attesting to a death within the system.
- Mandates the use of updated technology, including computer and mobile telephone applications.
- Updates Sections 102778 and 102785 of the Health and Safety Code to reflect these changes.
- Preserves the ability for local districts to file death certificates manually.
Who is affected
- State Department of Public Health
- Physicians
- Medical Examiners
- Local Registrars of Births and Deaths
- California Residents
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