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CA SB1071
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
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AI Summary
- Authorizes family members to request a new death certificate from the State Registrar when a court has made a final judicial determination that the manner of death differs from what is stated on the existing certificate
- Requires the request to include a certified copy of the plea, verdict, statement of decision, or judgment showing the judicially determined manner of death, along with payment of the required fee
- Mandates the State Registrar issue a new death certificate if the request properly identifies the court-determined manner of death and shows it differs from the existing certificate
- New death certificates supplant previously issued certificates and become the only version open to public inspection, while original certificates remain sealed in state records and accessible only by court order
- Imposes new duties on local registrars to transmit or seal previously issued certificates, creating a state-mandated local program eligible for reimbursement
Legislative Description
Death certificates.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and JUD.
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Health2/26/2026
Rules2/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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