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CA AB585
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joe Patterson
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Registrar to use updated technology, including computer and mobile telephone applications, to upgrade California's statewide death and fetal death registration system
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Expands access to the electronic death registration system to include health care providers, physicians, medical examiners, and local registrars, beyond those currently responsible for completing death certificates
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Maintains protections on proper use and accessibility of death registration information, including limitations on personally identifying information
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Preserves the ability of local districts to file certificates of death and fetal death manually within their registration districts
Legislative Description
Electronic death registration system.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/2/2026