Iowa SF602 allows modification and substitution of a death certificate based on brain autopsy findings within 10 years of the decedent's death.

Iowa SF602 mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to create procedures for modifying and substituting a death certificate if a brain autopsy reveals new information about the cause of death. This process does not require a court order if requested within 10 years of the decedent's death. The substituted certificate must adhere to specific code sections, and the state cannot charge a fee for this modification. The bill also directs the department to adopt rules to implement these changes.

Iowa SF602 allows modification and substitution of a death certificate based on brain autopsy findings within 10 years of the decedent's death.

Iowa SF602 mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to create procedures for modifying and substituting a death certificate if a brain autopsy reveals new information about the cause of death. This process does not require a court order if requested within 10 years of the decedent's death. The substituted certificate must adhere to specific code sections, and the state cannot charge a fee for this modification. The bill also directs the department to adopt rules to implement these changes.