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HB 25-1082

Qualified Individuals Death Certificates

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Bridges and 11 co-sponsors

Bill Summary — HB25‑1082: Qualified Individuals Death Certificates Basic information- Bill number: HB 25‑1082 - Title: Qualified Individuals Death Certificates - Status: Governor

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Bill Summary · HB 25-1082

Bill Summary — HB25‑1082: Qualified Individuals Death Certificates

Basic information

  • Bill number: HB 25‑1082
  • Title: Qualified Individuals Death Certificates
  • Status: Governor Signed (2025‑06‑04)
  • Introduced: 2025‑01‑14
  • Sponsors: Primary — Dafna Michaelson Jenet, Rod Pelton, Ron Weinberg, Kyle Brown; Cosponsors — R. Keltie, A. Valdez, L. Cutter, M. Soper, J. Bridges, J. Caldwell, B. Titone, C. Clifford

Note: The full text of the bill was not provided with your request. The summary below describes the bill’s legislative progress and the likely scope and impacts implied by its title. For authoritative details (definitions, exact language, effective date, fiscal notes), consult the enrolled bill text on the Colorado General Assembly website.

Purpose and intent (based on title)

The bill’s title, “Qualified Individuals Death Certificates,” indicates the legislation addresses access to, issuance of, or amendment procedures for death certificates by persons defined as “qualified individuals.” Generally, bills with this title seek to clarify who may obtain certified copies of a decedent’s death certificate, permit certain non-traditional next‑of‑kin or representatives to request certificates, or adjust privacy and procedural rules governing such access.

Key elements likely addressed (to confirm in the enacted text)

Because the bill text is not available here, the following are typical provisions such legislation would include — verify against the enrolled statute:
- Definition of “qualified individual” (for example: surviving spouse, parent, child, domestic partner, legal representative, funeral director, or person with a demonstrated interest).
- Authorization to obtain certified copies of death certificates and specification of acceptable documentation to prove qualification.
- Process and timeframe for issuing certificates, including application forms, fees, and identity verification.
- Privacy protections and limits on disclosure of sensitive information (medical cause of death, identifying data).
- Procedures for amending or correcting death certificates, including who may request corrections and required evidentiary standards.
- Administrative or record‑keeping changes for the state vital records office.
- Any appropriation or fiscal impact to implement the changes (often addressed in committee fiscal notes).

Who would be affected

  • Individuals seeking certified death certificates (family members, legal representatives, funeral directors).
  • County and state vital records offices and staff who process requests.
  • Entities that use death certificate information for legal, insurance, benefits, or genealogical purposes.
  • Potential privacy stakeholders if access is expanded beyond traditional next‑of‑kin.

Legislative process and timeline

  • Introduced in House: 2025‑01‑14 — Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs.
  • House committee referrals and amendments: Referred and amended in committee; passed House (with amendments) final read 2025‑03‑31.
  • Senate consideration: Introduced in Senate 2025‑04‑03; referred to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs and Appropriations; passed Senate without amendments 2025‑04‑30.
  • Final steps: Sent to Governor and signed 2025‑05‑13 (sent), signed by Governor 2025‑06‑04.

Next steps / where to confirm details

  • Review the enrolled bill (final enacted text) on the Colorado General Assembly website (search HB25‑1082) for precise definitions, effective date, and any appropriations or fiscal notes.
  • Consult the bill’s fiscal note and committee reports for implementation details and budgetary impact.
  • Contact the bill sponsors or the Secretary of State’s vital records office for policy or operational clarifications.

If you’d like, I can retrieve and summarize the enrolled bill text and fiscal note to provide the exact provisions, definitions, and effective date.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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