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NY S06912

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Jacobs

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Maintains existing fee waivers for birth records needed for school entrance, employment certificates, public relief, government compensation, and veterans administration benefits.

  • Applies to registrars including city clerks, town clerks, and village clerks who collect fees on behalf of their jurisdictions.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health1/8/2020
Rules12/18/2019

Full Bill Text

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