Expands reporting requirements for the death of a newborn after surrender to a newborn safety device.

This bill amends the Michigan Public Health Code to expand reporting requirements for the death of a newborn after surrender to a newborn safety device. It mandates that funeral directors report such deaths to the local registrar within 72 hours. The deceased infant must be listed as "Baby Doe," and no identifying information about the infant or the parents should be reported. The bill also outlines penalties for funeral directors and physicians who fail to comply with these reporting requirements.

Expands reporting requirements for the death of a newborn after surrender to a newborn safety device.

This bill amends the Michigan Public Health Code to expand reporting requirements for the death of a newborn after surrender to a newborn safety device. It mandates that funeral directors report such deaths to the local registrar within 72 hours. The deceased infant must be listed as "Baby Doe," and no identifying information about the infant or the parents should be reported. The bill also outlines penalties for funeral directors and physicians who fail to comply with these reporting requirements.