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Introduced
01/16/2018
01/16/2018
In Committee
01/16/2018
01/16/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would provide for the inclusion of certain information in the certified copy of a death record. The information required to be included in a death certificate would include the: name of the decedent; county or municipality in which the death occurred; date of death; sex of decedent; date of birth; and date of issuance and manner of death, providing this information is available. The bill further clarifies that the sex of the decedent be recorded to reflect the decedent's gender identity, as reported by the next of kin or the best qualified person available, unless the person completing the death certificate is presented with a document that memorializes the decedent's gender transition. If there is conflicting information regarding the gender of the decedent, the bill defines the specific documents which may be used to confirm the decedent's gender.
AI Summary
This bill would require certain information to be included in death certificates, including the name of the decedent, the location and date of death, the decedent's sex and date of birth, and the date of issuance and manner of death, if available. Importantly, the bill specifies that the decedent's sex should be recorded to reflect their gender identity, as reported by the next of kin or best qualified person, unless the person completing the certificate is presented with documentation of the decedent's gender transition. The bill also provides guidance on how to resolve conflicting information about the decedent's gender. Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner of Health to adopt regulations to implement the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/16/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1000/967_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1000/967_I1.PDF |
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