MO HB1079

State registrar may issue heritage birth certificates upon request in addition to standard birth certificates for individuals born in Missouri.

Heritage birth certificate must include date of registration and markings for delayed or amended records, with same legal status as original or certified birth certificates.

Certificate must include security measures compliant with the Federal Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to prevent tampering and counterfeiting, and may bear the state seal and governor's signature.

Department of Health and Senior Services may charge $50 per heritage birth certificate with proceeds distributed as: $15 to general revenue fund, $10 to children's trust fund for special health care needs, $5 to domestic violence shelters, $5 to crippled children's services fund, and $15 to Missouri public health services fund for vital records administration.