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NY A01719

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Weprin

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends existing fee waivers for birth certificates to include individuals under community supervision, not just those being released from incarceration
  • Allows the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision or local correctional facilities to request free certified birth certificate copies for people on community supervision
  • Applies to requests made in connection with an individual's ongoing supervision in the community
  • Amends both statewide public health law provisions and New York City-specific vital records fee requirements to include this exemption

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 such individual's ongoing supervision in the community.

Last Action

reported referred to ways and means

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/10/2026
Health1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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