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A 7699

Requires each certificate of death to also be filed with each board of elections within the state

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown and 1 co-sponsor

Requires every death certificate to be filed with all state boards of elections, aiming to keep voter rolls current and remove deceased registrants from lists.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 7699

Legislative Bill Summary: A 7699

Overview

Bill A 7699 would require that each certificate of death be filed with every board of elections within the state. Introduced on April 8, 2025, the bill is currently referred to the Health Committee for consideration.

Purpose and intent

  • The primary aim appears to be expanding the chain of custody and sharing of death information with election authorities. By ensuring death certificates are filed with all boards of elections, the bill seeks to support the maintenance of accurate voter rolls and help prevent ineligible or outdated entries.

Key provisions (as indicated by bill title)

  • For every certificate of death, a filing requirement would apply to each board of elections within the state.
  • The specific mechanics (who files, timing, data standards, privacy protections, and enforcement) would be defined in the bill’s text or subsequent implementing regulations.

Note: The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose in its title. Exact provisions, definitions, penalties, and procedures would be contained in the full text.

Affected parties and potential impacts

  • Affected entities: Boards of elections statewide; offices issuing death certificates; families and estates of deceased individuals could indirectly experience clearer guidance on roll maintenance.
  • Potential impacts:
    • Improved accuracy of voter rolls and easier removal of deceased individuals from registration lists.
    • Increased administrative duties and potential costs for boards of elections and related agencies.
    • Privacy and data-sharing considerations for individuals’ death information.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: REFERRED TO HEALTH (as of the latest action).
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Health on April 8, 2025 (listed twice in the record).
  • Sponsors: Steve Stern (primary) and Keith Brown (cosponsor).
  • Related/same-session or companion pieces:
    • A 6504 (prior session)
    • S 198 (companion, listed twice)
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would move through the Health Committee, potentially undergo amendments, and may be brought to the floor for a vote. A Senate companion (S 198) may influence cross-chamber negotiations.

Related bills

  • A 6504 (prior session)
  • S 198 (companion; listed as related)

Bottom line

A 7699 proposes a straightforward policy change to link death certificates with election administration. The bill’s development will hinge on how the Health Committee addresses implementation details, privacy considerations, cost, and inter-agency data-sharing standards.

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

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