Bill > H3086

This bill establishes a new process for the South Carolina Department of Public Health to issue a "Certificate of Foreign Birth" for children born outside the United States who are U.S. citizens and have a parent residing in South Carolina. The certificate must show the actual country of birth and use the child's name exactly as it appears on their U.S. citizenship documentation. To obtain the certificate, applicants must provide evidence of U.S. citizenship, which specifically includes documents like the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240), Certification of Birth Abroad (FS-545), or Certification of Report of Birth (DS-1350). If there are discrepancies in the child's name between different documents, additional documentation such as school records, medical records, passport, or court orders may be required to verify identity. The bill also makes a technical correction to an existing law, clarifying that for adopted children born in foreign countries, parents will be directed to obtain a Consular Report of Birth Abroad through the U.S. Department of State. The legislation will take effect upon the Governor's approval, providing a standardized mechanism for documenting the foreign births of U.S. citizen children connected to South Carolina.

Health and Social Services

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3086&session=126&summary=B