An Act further protecting identities on death certificates
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.2511, aims to further protect the identities of individuals on death certificates in Massachusetts. It builds upon previous legislation to remove or limit the inclusion of sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers, on these documents. The goal is to enhance privacy and security for families grieving the loss of a loved one. This bill is currently under consideration by the Public Health committee.
Key provisions
- Requires the removal of Social Security numbers from death certificates.
- Protects other personally identifying information on death certificates.
- Addresses concerns regarding the privacy of deceased individuals' information.
- Builds upon existing efforts to limit the use of sensitive data on death certificates.
- Ensures compliance with privacy regulations related to death records.
Who is affected
- Individuals who have recently passed away
- Their families
- Funeral directors
- State and local government agencies responsible for issuing death certificates
- The public
Notable changes
- Expands upon previous legislation (H.2438, H.2383, S.1523, S.1540) to further restrict the inclusion of identifying information.
- Reinforces the principle of protecting personal data related to death records.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsor
Edward R. Philips
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