An Act relative to restricted vital records
This bill amends Massachusetts law by removing outdated language referring to "children born out of wedlock" from vital records statutes. It directly affects all birth records maintained under Chapter 46 of the General Laws by eliminating discriminatory phrasing. The key change is simply deleting specific words in the legal text - no new rules or access changes are created. The law takes effect immediately upon passage, updating the language to be more inclusive without altering how vital records are handled or accessed.
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Mike Moran
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