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SC S0894
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/31/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Alexander
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 44-63-74 to require death certificates be filed within five days after assuming physical in-person custody of the decedent, rather than within five days after death
- Allows funeral directors to delay filing if they are unable to collect required personal data of the decedent after a good faith effort, provided they immediately notify the Bureau of Vital Statistics
- Extends filing deadlines when the five-day period ends on a weekend or federal/state holiday to the end of the next business day
- Maintains existing administrative penalties for late filings: $250 or warning for first violation, $500 for second violation, and $1,000 for third or subsequent violations
- Protects funeral directors from penalties for delays caused by inability to collect decedent's personal data
Legislative Description
Death Certificate Filing Deadline Exception
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
4/1/2026
Committee Referrals
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs4/1/2026
Medical Affairs2/4/2026
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