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OH HB393

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Denise Driehaus

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Origin

House of Representatives

129th General Assembly (2011-2012)

AI Summary

  • Renames "certificates recognizing the delivery of a stillborn infant" to "certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth" in Ohio Revised Code sections 3705.20 and 3705.23.

  • Allows parents to request reissuance of previously issued stillborn certificates under the new name "certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth."

  • Requires local registrars to inform parents of fetal deaths at 20+ weeks gestation about the option to apply for a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth and explain the filing process.

  • Maintains existing provisions that these certificates are issued at no fee and do not constitute proof of live birth for tax purposes.

  • Updates terminology throughout vital statistics registration procedures to reflect the new certificate name while preserving all other regulatory requirements and procedures.

Legislative Description

To rename certificates recognizing the delivery of a stillborn infant as certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth.

Certificate of live birth resulting in stillbirth

Last Action

Introduced to Senate

12/18/2012

Full Bill Text

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