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AR HB1659

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mark Perry

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-18-601(i)(1) regarding death certificate registration and medical certification requirements.

  • Allows the department to grant waivers from electronic medical certification requirements for persons lacking reliable internet connectivity.

  • Permits waivers for individuals who have not received required training or technical assistance from the division on system use and submission procedures.

  • Increases the threshold for waiver eligibility from signing fewer than 5 medical certifications per month to signing fewer than 10 per year.

  • Allows waivers for persons showing other good cause as determined by the department in its discretion.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Death Certificate Registration Process For The Signature Of The Medical Certificate.

Last Action

Notification that HB1659 is now Act 674

4/12/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/22/2021
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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