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NY S06912
Bill
Status
12/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Jacobs
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AI Summary
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Eliminates fees for birth record searches, certifications, and certified copies when the applicant is the subject of the record, is Medicaid eligible, and has not previously made such a request to the registrar.
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Maintains existing fee waivers for birth records needed for school entrance, employment certificates, public relief, government compensation, and veterans administration benefits.
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Applies to registrars including city clerks, town clerks, and village clerks who collect fees on behalf of their jurisdictions.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that there is no fee for certain requests of a registrar relating to birth records where the applicant is Medicaid eligible and has not previously made such a request.
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
8/11/2020