SB1080 — An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in death and fetal death registration, providing for pronouncement of death by a practical nurse; and, in records, further providing for fees for copies.

SB1080 — An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in death and fetal death registration, providing for pronouncement of death by a practical nurse; and, in records, further providing for fees for copies. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends the Vital Statistics Law of 1953 to grant practical nurses the authority to pronounce death for patients in a licensed hospice who have a valid Do Not Resuscitate Order. To exercis…Open in Informed Citizenry