MI HB5953

Expands the definition of "dead body" in death reporting requirements to include infants who survived an attempted abortion and later died, as defined in the Born Alive Infant Protection Act (2002 PA 687).

Requires funeral directors to report deaths and obtain medical certification within 48 hours, with the same procedures applying to infants who died after being surrendered under the Safe Delivery of Newborns Law.

Mandates that deceased infants surrendered under the newborn safety device law be listed as "Baby Doe" with no identifying information reported, including names and addresses of parents or informants.

Maintains penalties of up to 60 days imprisonment or a fine of $25 to $100 for physicians who refuse or neglect to properly certify death records.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon House Bill 5750 of the 99th Legislature also being enacted into law.