Relates to death certificates for persons whose death is caused by any act or event in which alcohol is a factor
This bill requires medical examiners and coroners to indicate on death certificates when alcohol was a factor in a death, including any additional information the health commissioner specifies. It directly affects those who complete death certificates, mandating a specific notation for cases involving alcohol. The change applies to all deaths where alcohol contributed to the cause, without altering existing laws or creating new penalties.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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NF
Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
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