Hawaii HB715 amends vital statistics to include stillborn names on certificates and funds fetal death reporting system modifications.

Hawaii HB715 mandates that the Department of Health issue a certificate of stillbirth upon parental request, including the name of the stillborn fetus. It defines "stillbirth" as the unintended intrauterine death of a fetus after the twentieth week of gestation. The bill also appropriates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to modify the fetal death reporting system, certificate ordering system, and retain necessary personnel. This Act takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Hawaii HB715 amends vital statistics to include stillborn names on certificates and funds fetal death reporting system modifications.

Hawaii HB715 mandates that the Department of Health issue a certificate of stillbirth upon parental request, including the name of the stillborn fetus. It defines "stillbirth" as the unintended intrauterine death of a fetus after the twentieth week of gestation. The bill also appropriates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to modify the fetal death reporting system, certificate ordering system, and retain necessary personnel. This Act takes effect on July 1, 2025.