CT HB05421

Restricts access to death certificates of minors (under 18 years old) for six months after death to eligible parties including spouse, parents, guardians, siblings, grandparents, funeral directors acting on their behalf, and state/federal agencies approved by the Department of Public Health.

Death certificates of minors are exempt from public disclosure under chapter 14 of the general statutes during the six-month restriction period.

After the six-month period expires, death certificates of minors become subject to standard vital records disclosure provisions, with Social Security numbers redacted for researchers.

Amends section 7-51a of the general statutes to clarify that genealogical societies and researchers cannot access death certificates of minors until six months after death has elapsed.

Effective date is October 1, 2013 for both the new section and amended provisions.