Modifies death certificates to list manner of death as homicide after controlled substance homicide conviction.

This bill amends Washington law to allow for the modification of the manner of death listed on a death certificate if the death was caused by an opioid-related drug overdose and a conviction for controlled substance homicide is obtained. A qualified family member can request this change by notifying the applicable clerk of the court. The coroner or medical examiner must then submit an affidavit correcting the manner of death to a homicide within 10 days.

Modifies death certificates to list manner of death as homicide after controlled substance homicide conviction.

This bill amends Washington law to allow for the modification of the manner of death listed on a death certificate if the death was caused by an opioid-related drug overdose and a conviction for controlled substance homicide is obtained. A qualified family member can request this change by notifying the applicable clerk of the court. The coroner or medical examiner must then submit an affidavit correcting the manner of death to a homicide within 10 days.