AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.

This bill updates Connecticut public health statutes to address three main areas: handling abandoned human remains, protecting Social Security numbers on death certificates, and clarifying food safety regulations. It allows the Department of Public Health to appoint licensed embalmers to dispose of abandoned bodies or cremated remains when funeral directors fail to transfer custody, requiring notification within seven days. The bill also restricts access to Social Security numbers on death certificates to specific authorized parties like family members and government agencies, mandating redaction for most requests. Finally, it redefines categories of food establishments and related terms to improve clarity in food safety enforcement, distinguishing between different types of retail food operations based on their risk levels.