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NY S09411

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

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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