A 9896 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Relates to prohibiting charges for the issuance of a certificate of still birth or fetal death

This bill prohibits state and local registrars from charging any fees to issue certificates of still birth or fetal death. Under the new rules, these documents will be provided free of charge, removing the previous requirement to pay a fee similar to those for standard birth or death certifications. The change applies to all individuals requesting these vital records and takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 26, 2024 Last action May 21, 2024
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May 21, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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May 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9896A
lower
May 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
lower
Apr 26, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

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