Bill > S1719

This bill would require certain information to be included in death certificates, such as the name of the decedent, the county or municipality where the death occurred, the date of death, the sex or gender identity of the decedent, the date of birth, and the date of issuance and manner of death. The bill specifies that the sex of the decedent should be recorded to reflect their gender identity, as reported by the next of kin or the best qualified person, unless the person completing the death certificate is presented with documentation memorializing the decedent's gender transition. If there is conflicting information about the decedent's gender, the death certificate should be based on documentation of the gender transition, or if no documentation is available, on information from individuals most familiar with the decedent's gender identity at the time of death.

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