California AB2382 mandates an electronic death registration system for the state, accessible by authorized health care providers.

California AB2382 requires the Department of Public Health to implement an internet-based electronic death registration system by January 1, 2005. This system will handle the creation, storage, and transfer of death registration information. It will be accessible to health care providers, including physicians, medical examiners, and local registrars, who can attest to a death using electronic, voice, or facsimile methods. The system must comply with existing laws regarding the accessibility and release of personally identifying information.

California AB2382 mandates an electronic death registration system for the state, accessible by authorized health care providers.

California AB2382 requires the Department of Public Health to implement an internet-based electronic death registration system by January 1, 2005. This system will handle the creation, storage, and transfer of death registration information. It will be accessible to health care providers, including physicians, medical examiners, and local registrars, who can attest to a death using electronic, voice, or facsimile methods. The system must comply with existing laws regarding the accessibility and release of personally identifying information.