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NY A01719
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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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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