TITLE: Relating to the definition of fetal death certificate.

SUMMARY: Relating to the definition of fetal death certificate.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the definition of fetal death certificate. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 674.001(2), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: (2) "Fetal death certificate" means a death certificate filed for:(A) any fetus weighing 350 grams or more or, if the weight is unknown, a fetus age 20 weeks or more as calculated from the start date of the last normal menstrual period to the date of delivery;or (B) a fetus of any weight or gestational age whose family member requests a death certificate.SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.