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MA S1174

MA S1174
Relative to the signing of death certificates


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the signing of death certificates. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 9 of Chapter 46 of the General Laws, which deals with the signing of death certificates, by adding a provision that allows the medical director of a nursing home, as defined in Section 108 of Chapter 112, to sign a death certificate in addition to other authorized individuals like an administrator, specifically when the death occurs in such a facility.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2199 (on 03/28/2016)

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