H2359
An Act relative to timely issuance of death certificates to funeral directors
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to ensure that funeral directors receive death certificates in a timely manner. Currently, there isn't a specific timeframe mandated for the issuance of these certificates, leading to potential delays that can disrupt funeral arrangements. The bill aims to establish a clear and reasonable deadline for the Department of Public Health to issue death certificates to funeral homes. This would streamline the process and reduce administrative burdens for funeral directors.
Key provisions
- Establishes a timeframe for the Department of Public Health to issue death certificates.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to develop procedures for timely certificate issuance.
- Addresses potential delays in receiving death certificates.
- Clarifies responsibilities regarding death certificate delivery.
Who is affected
- Funeral directors
- Department of Public Health
- Families of the deceased
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Primary sponsor
James Arciero
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
James Arciero
James Dolan
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Bill H.2359 194th (Current)
An Act relative to timely issuance of death certificates to funeral directors
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2359) of James Arciero, James Dolan and Colleen M. Garry relative to the timely issuance of death certificates to funeral directors. Public Health.
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Presenter: James Arciero
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2359
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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