Relating to modification and substitution of a death certificate based on information obtained from a brain autopsy

This bill relates to modification and substitution of a death certificate based on information obtained from a brain autopsy. The bill requires the department of health and human services (HHS) to establish procedures to allow for a modification and substitution of a death certificate when a brain autopsy performed by a person or laboratory licensed or authorized by the state to perform an autopsy, or by an accredited medical school located in the United States, provides additional information regarding conditions that may have contributed to a decedent’s death. A modification and substitution of a death certificate shall not require a court order if a person applies for the modification and substitution within 10 years of the date of the decedent’s death.41, and prohibits the state from charging a fee for a modification and substitution of the death certificate. The bill directs HHS to adopt rules to implement the bill.