S 1378 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act regarding death certificates online

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow death certificates to be issued online through the Vitals Information Partnership, which is managed by the Department of Public Health. The change directly affects individuals who need to obtain death certificates, as it provides a digital option for accessing these documents instead of requiring them to visit a physical office. By updating the relevant statute, the legislation formalizes the existing online process and ensures it is legally recognized within the state's vital records system.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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