HB2781Introduced in the House
VITAL RECORDS-DEATH CERT
Introduced by Marcus Evans, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Vital Records Act. In provisions regarding information required on forms, provides that (i) the decision with respect to burial or cremation shall be made by the authorized person and shall be properly communicated to relevant persons within 7 days after a death, and (ii) the funeral director shall indicate the name of cemetery on the death certificate within 7 days before burial. In provisions regarding death certificates, provides that (i) the administrator of the nursing home, hospital, or hospice facility where the death occurred shall be responsible for creating the death registration file in the electronic reporting system for death registrations, and (ii) signatures may be electronic.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House State Government Administration Committee · March 20, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Crawford | 31 | Yes |
| Lisa Davis | 32 | Yes |
| Rick Ryan | 36 | Yes |
| Diane Blair-Sherlock | 46 | Yes |
| Nicolle Grasse | 53 | Yes |
| Laura Faver Dias | 62 | Yes |
| Daniel Swanson | 71 | Yes |
| Mike Coffey | 95 | Yes |
| Wayne Rosenthal | 108 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in State Government Administration Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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