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CT HB05636

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael McLachlan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 7-51a of the general statutes to require town clerks and vital statistics registrars to provide two certified copies of a death certificate at no charge to the immediate family of a deceased veteran.

  • Certified copies must be provided to enable families to apply for burial and survivor benefits.

  • Establishes a fine of $250 for failure to provide the death certificates as required.

  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health and introduced during the January 2011 legislative session.

Legislative Description

An Act Allowing The Immediate Family Of A Deceased Veteran To Receive Certified Copies Of A Death Certificate At No Charge.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Veterans' Affairs

1/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs1/31/2011
Public Health1/20/2011

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