Bill
A 5706
Overview: Bill A 5706 requires each certificate of death to also be filed with the board of elections for the county in which the registrar is appointed. It was introduced on May 2
Overview: Bill A 5706 requires each certificate of death to also be filed with the board of elections for the county in which the registrar is appointed. It was introduced on May 22, 2025 and is currently referred to the Health committee.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to improve the accuracy and completeness of voter rolls by ensuring that information about deceased individuals is promptly shared with election officials.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates that each certificate of death be filed with the board of elections for the county where the registrar is appointed
- Requires the registrar to provide the board of elections with the deceased individual's name, date of birth, date of death, and last known address
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily affect local registrars, who would be responsible for filing death certificates with the corresponding board of elections. This would help election officials maintain up-to-date voter rolls and prevent the inclusion of deceased individuals.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently in the Health committee and must pass through the legislative process before it can be signed into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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