Vital records; imposing certain duty on hospitals. Effective date.

SB 1903 amends Oklahoma's death certificate filing rules, directly affecting hospitals, funeral directors, and medical staff who complete death certificates. It requires hospitals to ensure medical certification (listing cause of death) is filed within five days by the attending physician or their designee, with funeral directors completing the full certificate within ten days. The bill specifically mandates that medical professionals list suicide methods (e.g., lethal drugs) and note "suicide" as the manner of death when known. It also provides liability protection for medical certifiers acting in good faith, excluding willful misconduct. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.