An act relating to correcting or amending the death certificate of a military veteran

This bill allows the immediate family of a deceased military veteran to request changes to their death certificate to record that the death was caused or hastened by a service-connected injury or illness. The law permits a surviving spouse or child to apply for these corrections within six months of the veteran's death, provided they submit supporting evidence to the State Registrar. This provision adds a new category of applicants beyond healthcare professionals and funeral directors who can currently request death certificate amendments. The changes would take effect on July 1, 2023, and aim to ensure accurate documentation of veteran deaths related to military service.