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MA H1988

Relative to access to certain birth records


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to access to birth records of certain persons born out of wedlock. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend the existing law to provide greater access to certain birth records of individuals born out of wedlock. The key change is that the provisions limiting access to records of children and persons born out of wedlock will now only apply in cases where the infant was given up for adoption or where the name of the father is not listed on the record. This change allows for more transparency and access to birth records in other situations where a child was born out of wedlock.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)

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