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MO SB244

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/31/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Schaefer

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Missouri Revised Statute section 193.145 regarding death certificate filing and registration procedures
  • Requires all data providers in the death registration process to use an electronic death registration system within six months of certification by the department of health and senior services
  • Allows funeral directors to optionally complete and file death certificates in paper form with local registrars, who must then enter the information into the electronic system
  • Permits local registrars to issue certified copies of death certificates within the first twenty-four hours after paper filing, as specified in section 193.265
  • Maintains existing procedures for death certification timelines, including seventy-two hours for medical certification completion and handling of deaths from non-natural causes

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to the registering and issuance of death certificates

Last Action

SCS Voted Do Pass S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee - (1367S.02C)

4/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Financial And Governmental Organizations And Elections2/14/2013

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