MI HB5438

Waives the fee for a certified copy of a vital record (such as a birth certificate) for individuals fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking

Requires individuals claiming fee waiver due to a dangerous situation to provide an oral or written statement affirming they are fleeing danger, have no housing, and lack resources for permanent housing, plus any identity verification required by the state registrar

Maintains existing fee waiver provisions for homeless individuals who can provide verification letters from public service agencies and photo ID from the HUD homeless management information system

Defines "dangerous situation" as involving domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking

Amends section 2891 of the Public Health Code governing vital records searches and fees