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 for deceased individuals and their families by reducing the risk of identity theft and misuse of sensitive information. Currently, death certificates include these numbers, which the bill seeks to eliminate. This change would align Massachusetts with other states that have taken similar steps to protect personal data.
Key provisions
- Removal of social security numbers from Massachusetts death certificates.
- Implementation of a system to track and manage deceased individuals without relying on SSNs.
- Potential development of alternative identifiers for record-keeping purposes.
- Review of existing state records to identify and redact SSNs from death certificates.
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 away from routinely including SSNs on death certificates.
- It could lead to a more secure and private process for handling death records.
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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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