HB 289·AL·house
Vital statistics; date of disposition on death certificates prohibited
EnactedFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Heath Allbright (R)
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Enacted
Mar 31, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Alabama’s vital statistics code so that death certificates may no longer include the date of disposition (e.g., burial or cremation). It applies to all state‑administered death certificates, protecting the privacy of decedents and their families. The change becomes effective on October 1, 2026.
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