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MI HB6067
Bill
Status
11/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Lyons
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals to request a free search and certified copy of a live birth record or official statement without paying the prescribed fee if they execute an affidavit certifying the record is needed to obtain a state personal identification card and the cost is prohibitive.
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Appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for the 2016-2017 fiscal year to issue certified copies of live birth records and implement this new section.
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Modifies section 2891 to allow local registrars to issue an official statement when a vital record cannot be located, with discretion to waive the prescribed fee if applicable.
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Requires the state registrar to conduct searches without payment of fees under the new section 2882b, with identity verification permitted before releasing the vital record.
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Takes effect February 1, 2018, contingent upon passage of House Bills 6066 and 6068.
Legislative Description
Records; birth; fee waiver for search and issuance of certified copy of a live birth record or official statement indicating that the record cannot be located; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 2891 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2891) & adds sec. 2882b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6066'16, HB 6068'16
State agencies (existing): community health
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Elections And Government Reform
12/8/2016