2021 House Bill 5615

Revise death certificate details

Introduced in the House

Dec. 8, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Julie Calley (R-87)

To revise details of the requirements, rules and process for medical examiners signing a death certificate, among other changes allowing nurse practitioners and physicians assistants to perform this function under certain circumstances. The bill also prescribes an online state deaths registration system.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance

May 18, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 26, 2022

Passed in the House 93 to 12 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 8, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

Dec. 7, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.