Bill
H 2383
Overview: H 2383 - An Act relative to social security numbers on death certificatesPurpose and Intent: This bill aims to address privacy concerns by prohibiting the inclusion of an
Overview: H 2383 - An Act relative to social security numbers on death certificates
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address privacy concerns by prohibiting the inclusion of an individual's social security number on their death certificate. Social security numbers are sensitive personal information that can be misused for identity theft and other fraudulent activities, and their inclusion on public records can put deceased individuals and their families at risk.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits the printing or display of a decedent's social security number on death certificates
- Requires the Department of Public Health to develop alternative methods for tracking and verifying deaths that do not rely on social security numbers
- Imposes penalties for the unauthorized disclosure or misuse of social security numbers obtained from death certificates
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Deceased individuals and their families, who will have greater privacy protections
- The Department of Public Health, which will need to update its death certificate procedures and systems
- Entities that currently rely on social security numbers from death certificates, such as financial institutions and government agencies
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been reported favorably by the committee and referred to the House Steering, Policy and Scheduling committee for further consideration. If enacted, the new restrictions on social security numbers would take effect 6 months after the bill's passage.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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