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NY S06602
Bill
Status
6/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
Luis Sepulveda
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Health Law Section 4174 to prohibit charging fees for certified birth copies or transcripts when requested by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision or local correctional facilities for individuals under community supervision.
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Expands existing fee-waiver provisions that previously only covered birth records for inmates in anticipation of release to now include records needed during ongoing community supervision.
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Amends Public Health Law Section 4179 to apply the same fee-waiver requirement for birth certificates and certifications requested by corrections agencies for individuals under community supervision in New York City.
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Maintains existing fee waivers for birth records used for school entrance, employment, public relief, veterans benefits, voter eligibility, and for youth in the care of the Office of Children and Family Services.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Prohibits charging a fee to obtain a certified copy or certified transcript of birth when the department of corrections and community supervision or a local correctional facility requests such for an individual under community supervision in connection with his or her ongoing supervision in the community.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
12/28/2020