Vital records clarification and modification

This bill updates Minnesota's vital records laws to clarify how birth and death records are maintained, accessed, and issued. It directly affects the state registrar, local vital records offices, and individuals seeking certified copies of vital records. The bill strengthens the state registrar's authority to oversee vital records systems, allows for electronic data submission, and expands who can access certified records for purposes like adoption searches and estate administration. It also ensures free certified copies for veterans and their families and permits medical researchers to access restricted records under confidentiality agreements.