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MI HB5471

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Roth

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Eliminates birth record fees for homeless minors who provide verification from a school liaison, school social worker, school counselor, or director of a homeless services agency confirming they meet the federal definition of "homeless children and youths" under 42 USC 11434a
  • Expands existing fee waivers for homeless adults (who already qualify with HUD Category 1 homeless verification) to include homeless minors through a separate verification process
  • Requires homeless minors seeking fee waivers to provide a photo ID from the HUD homeless management information system and a mailing address if submitting by mail
  • Amends section 2891 of Michigan's Public Health Code (MCL 333.2891), which governs vital records fees and search procedures
  • Maintains existing fee structure for non-homeless individuals: $34 for a birth record search with one certified copy, $16 for additional copies, and $14 for individuals 65 and older

Legislative Description

Records: birth; fee for birth records; eliminate for certain individuals. Amends sec. 2891 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2891).

Records: birth

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/22/2026

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations1/22/2026

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