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- Referred to health
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BILL NUMBER:S3623
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to contents to be contained in a certificate of death
Purpose
Provides that where death is caused by injuries relating to terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001 the certificate of death shall indicate such information.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Subdivision 4 of section 4141 of the public health law, is amended by adding a new paragraph (e) and Section 2. Subdivision 3 of section 4143 of the public health law as amended by chapter 545 of the laws of 1965, is amended.
Justification
Presently anyone who did not perish within the first few days of the 911 terrorist attacks will have their documents of death classified as "Natural". It is imperative to all victims of this tragedy especially those first responders who participated in the search and rescue efforts that the cause of their death be noted properly for recognition sake as well as any benefits that may come available for their families.
Legislative history
S.712 (2009-2010) Held in Health S.6541 (2007-08) 12/05/07 Referred to Rules 01/09/08 Referred to Health
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become law.
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