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WV SB947

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vince Deeds

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the West Virginia State Registrar to provide free certified birth certificate copies to individuals under age 18 who can prove they are homeless
  • Amends §16-5-29 of the West Virginia Code relating to vital statistics fees and copies
  • Maintains existing fee structure of up to $12 per certified copy for standard requests while creating this specific exemption for homeless youth
  • Introduced by Senator Deeds on February 16, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Government Organization

Legislative Description

Providing birth certificate copies to homeless individuals under 18

Health

Last Action

Completed legislative action

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2026
Government Organization2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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