HB 2181
death certificates; funeral establishments; timeline
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Bill overview
This bill updates Arizona law regarding the registration of death certificates and the handling of human remains. It establishes timelines for funeral establishments and medical examiners to complete and submit death certificates, aiming for quicker registration. Specifically, it clarifies procedures for medical certification, especially in cases involving pending cause of death investigations, and outlines requirements for recording death certificates when a court orders a presumptive death or a murder victim’s body is not recovered.
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