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WI AB90

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joel Kitchens

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the fixed October 1, 1907 cutoff date for expanded access to vital records with a rolling 100-year threshold that automatically advances each year
  • Vital records for events occurring at least 100 years ago become eligible for public inspection, disclosure, and copying without requiring proof of direct and tangible interest
  • Certified copies of vital records less than 100 years old remain restricted to persons with direct and tangible interest or those with a court order
  • Uncertified photocopies of vital records over 100 years old must be stamped "NOT FOR IDENTITY PURPOSES" across the face
  • Allows any person to copy or make electronically available uncertified copies of vital records issued for events occurring at least 100 years prior

Legislative Description

Copies of and inspection or disclosure of information contained in certain vital records. (FE)

Last Action

Senator Wall added as a cosponsor

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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