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NY A 2238

in committee

Authorizes commissioner of health to issue copies of death certificates for genealogical purposes

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NY A 2238 pass?

Not yet. NY A 2238 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO HEALTH

What is NY A 2238 about?

Authorizes the commissioner of health to issue copies and transcripts of death certificates, which do not include the cause of death or medical certifications, for genealogical and research purposes.

Who sponsors NY A 2238?

Jo Anne Simon is the primary sponsor of NY A 2238.

Description

Authorizes the commissioner of health to issue copies and transcripts of death certificates, which do not include the cause of death or medical certifications, for genealogical and research purposes.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO HEALTH
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Jo Anne Simonprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO HEALTH

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-01-15

    REFERRED TO HEALTH

    referral-committee

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A2238?summary=&detail=

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