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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Chapter 10.5 (commencing with Section 103210) to Part 1 of Division 102 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to death certificates.
AI Summary
This bill allows a family member of a deceased person to request a new death certificate if a court later determines the manner of death differently than what was originally recorded. To do this, the family member must submit a written request to the State Registrar, along with a certified court document (like a plea, verdict, or judgment) showing the new determination of the manner of death. The State Registrar will then review the request and, if all conditions are met, issue a new death certificate that will replace the original one. The local registrar and county recorder will then either send the old certificate to the State Registrar or seal it over with a cover. This process ensures that the official record accurately reflects the judicially determined cause of death.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (20)
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R)*,
Ben Allen (D),
Marie Alvarado-Gil (R),
Bob Archuleta (D),
Steven Choi (R),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Shannon Grove (R),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Brian Jones (R),
Maggy Krell (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Suzette Martinez Valladares (R),
Jerry McNerney (D),
Roger Niello (R),
Steve Padilla (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Kelly Seyarto (R),
Tony Strickland (R),
Aisha Wahab (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and JUD. (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1071 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1071#99INT |
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