Bill > HB4068

This bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to modify requirements for reporting deaths, with a specific focus on infant deaths. The bill updates language to be gender-neutral and clarifies procedures for funeral directors and physicians when reporting deaths. Key changes include specifying that medical certification of a death must be completed within 48 hours by an attending physician, authorized representative, medical examiner, or institution's chief medical officer. The bill also expands provisions related to reporting infant deaths, particularly for infants surrendered to emergency service providers or newborn safety devices under the Safe Delivery of Newborns Law. In such cases, the deceased infant will be listed as "Baby Doe" with strict protections to prevent disclosure of identifying information about the infant or parents, such as names, addresses, and other personal details. The legislation includes potential misdemeanor penalties for physicians who neglect to properly certify death records, with punishments that could include up to 60 days imprisonment, a fine between $25 and $100, or both. The bill will take effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent upon the passage of related legislation.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4068