An Act removing social security numbers from death certificates
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to remove social security numbers from Massachusetts death certificates. The goal is to enhance privacy and reduce the risk of identity theft associated with the inclusion of these numbers on official records. By removing this information, the state aims to protect the sensitive data of deceased individuals and their families. This legislation builds upon previous efforts to safeguard personal information related to death records.
Key provisions
- Remove social security numbers from Massachusetts death certificates.
- Protect the privacy of deceased individuals and their families.
- Reduce the risk of identity theft related to death records.
- Align with broader efforts to protect personal information.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Public Health.
Who is affected
- Individuals who have recently died
- Families of deceased individuals
- Funeral directors
- State government agencies responsible for issuing death certificates
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- This bill represents a shift towards minimizing the inclusion of sensitive data on official records.
- It complements existing legislation aimed at protecting personal information.
- It builds on previous attempts to address privacy concerns related to death certificates.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsor
James B. Eldridge
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