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MS HB81

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Steve Hopkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new Section 41-57-26 of Mississippi Code to require the Office of Vital Records Registration to furnish up to five certified copies of death certificates at no charge for honorably discharged military veterans or those killed or died on active duty.

  • Applicants must provide written evidence of the deceased person's military service as required by the office.

  • Free death certificate copies provided under this section are in addition to copies already available without charge under Section 35-3-9.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Death certificates; Vital Records shall issue five copies without charge for deceased veterans.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/4/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs2/29/2016
Military Affairs2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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