An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in death and fetal death registration, further providing for information for certificates and for coroner referrals.

Summary

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Vital Statistics Law of 1953 by revising key definitions and modifying the information required for death and fetal death certificates. It also clarifies the rules for when a coroner must be referred to in cases of fetal death. These changes ensure that the state's vital records accurately reflect modern medical standards, improving public health tracking and investigative oversight.

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