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MA H2359

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Arciero

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires issuers of death certificates to provide original certificates to licensed funeral directors or undertakers within 24 hours of request
  • Certificates must be delivered to the funeral director's or undertaker's place of business
  • Amends Chapter 112 of the General Laws by adding new Section 45D after Section 45C
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 2245 in the 2021-2022 session
  • Sponsored by Representatives James Arciero (2nd Middlesex), James Dolan, and Colleen M. Garry (36th Middlesex)

Legislative Description

Relative to timely issuance of death certificates to funeral directors

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5234

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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