In current law, a qualified individual is authorized to determine
the cause of death of an individual and complete the medical certification for a certificate of death. The bill defines the term qualified individual to include a physician, a physician assistant, an advanced practice registered nurse, or the chief medical officer of the institution in which the death occurred. The bill requires that qualified individuals register to use the
electronic death registration system used by the department of public health and environment and the state registrar prior to signing a death certificate.
