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California Families Push Bill to Amend Death Certificates

4/9/2026

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California families seek a bill to amend death certificates, recording the legal cause of death instead of labeling it an "accident."
The Not an Accident campaign, led by families including Kellie Montalvo, seeks to change classifications after DUI-related deaths following a conviction.
Medical examiners oppose the bill, arguing it conflates legal and medical determinations.

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Story summary

California families seek a bill to amend death certificates, recording the legal cause of death instead of labeling it an "accident."
The Not an Accident campaign, led by families including Kellie Montalvo, seeks to change classifications after DUI-related deaths following a conviction.
Medical examiners oppose the bill, arguing it conflates legal and medical determinations.