An Act removing social security numbers from death certificates
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to remove social security numbers from Massachusetts death certificates. The goal is to enhance privacy for individuals and their families by reducing the risk of identity theft and misuse of sensitive information. Currently, death certificates include these numbers, which are not always necessary for official purposes. This legislation seeks to align Massachusetts with best practices in data privacy.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement to include social security numbers on death certificates.
- Aims to protect the privacy of deceased individuals and their families.
- Reduces the risk of identity theft associated with the disclosure of social security numbers.
- Aligns Massachusetts with other states that have taken similar steps.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Public Health.
Who is affected
- Individuals and families of deceased persons
- Funeral directors
- Government agencies that process death certificates
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Eliminates the inclusion of social security numbers on death certificates.
- This is a change from the current practice of routinely including these numbers.
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
Kenneth I. Gordon
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