Bill > HB3127

This bill amends Oregon state law to require the electronic reporting of deaths through a state electronic reporting system, replacing the previous method of reporting deaths to county registrars. The legislation mandates that funeral service practitioners, medical certifiers, and hospitals submit death reports electronically to the Center for Health Statistics within five calendar days of a death, with specific provisions for various scenarios such as deaths in moving conveyances, deaths with unknown dates, or deaths of homeless individuals. The bill updates multiple sections of Oregon Revised Statutes, including requirements for medical examiners to report death investigations, and ensures that county voter registration systems are promptly updated when a death is reported. Additionally, the bill requires special attention to deaths by suicide, including efforts to determine if the deceased was a veteran and whether they served in combat. The changes aim to streamline the death reporting process, improve data collection, and ensure more efficient record-keeping. The new reporting requirements will take effect on July 1, 2027, giving state agencies and practitioners time to prepare for the transition to the electronic reporting system.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3127