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NY S09411
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Luis Sepulveda
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AI Summary
- Waives fees for certified birth certificates or transcripts when requested by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision or local correctional facilities for individuals under community supervision
- Extends existing fee exemptions that already apply to incarcerated individuals preparing for release to those actively being supervised in the community post-release
- Amends New York Public Health Law sections 4174 and 4179 to include community supervision as a qualifying purpose for fee-free vital records
- Applies to both statewide vital records requests and New York City Department of Health records
- 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 such individual's ongoing supervision in the community.
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Health3/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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