Model Law Revision Notice

A workgroup comprised of state vital records and statistics executives and experts is currently evaluating the 1992 Model State Vital Statistics Act and Regulations. This Model Law provides detailed guidance to States that are considering revision of their own State vital statistics laws and regulations. It also serves to promote uniformity among states in definitions, registration practices, disclosure and issuance procedures, and in the many other functions that comprise a state system of vital statistics.

The purpose of the current evaluation is to examine the content of the 1992 Model Law and make the necessary revisions to such content. To assist us in this process, we are seeking your input. Please provide us with any thoughts you might have on the current Model Law and how it might be improved. This could include, for example, recommendations for specific sections of the Model Law, why you think sections should be changed, and what new/replacement language you might propose. Clarity and brevity in your comments would be appreciated. You can provide us your thoughts and comments at the following e-mail address: modellawrevision@cdc.gov. To facilitate consideration of all comments by the Working Group, comments should be submitted by mid December, 2009.

A copy of the 1992 Model Act and Regulations [PDF - 368 KB] is available for viewing.