MI HB5615

Expands who may provide medical death certifications to include physician's assistants and nurse practitioners, in addition to attending physicians and their authorized representatives.

Requires use of a web-based application system for submitting death reports and medical certifications, with training mandated for physicians, physician's assistants, and nurse practitioners within 1 year of the law's effective date.

Clarifies that when a county medical examiner investigation is required, the medical examiner must complete certification within 48 hours, and removes outdated language regarding the original physician certification process.

Adds definitions for nurse practitioner, physician, and physician's assistant to the Public Health Code's vital records provisions.

Establishes that physicians, physician's assistants, and nurse practitioners cannot neglect or refuse to certify death records when properly presented by a funeral director, and modifies language throughout to update statutory references and replace "shall" with "must."