Vital statistics; date of disposition on death certificates prohibited

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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