Modifying the manner of death listed in a death certificate following a conviction of controlled substance homicide.

HB 1478 allows family members to request that a death certificate be updated to list an opioid overdose death as a "homicide" when a person is convicted of controlled substance homicide (RCW 69.50.415) related to the death. This applies only if the death was caused by an opioid overdose, the original certificate did not list it as a homicide, and a conviction under RCW 69.50.415 exists. Coroner or medical examiner offices must correct the certificate within 10 days of receiving a valid request. This change directly affects families of overdose victims and the officials who process death certificates.