Bill > S00092

This bill allows individuals to request the redaction of a physician's name from their birth certificate if that physician's medical license has been surrendered or revoked by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC). Specifically, the bill permits the person whose birth record is in question (if they are 18 or older) or their legal representative, or the parent/legal representative of a person under 18, to request a certified copy of the birth record with the problematic physician's name removed. The request must be made using a form approved by the department of health. Importantly, the bill clarifies that no court order is required to authorize such a name redaction. This legislation provides a mechanism for individuals to distance themselves from medical professionals whose licenses have been terminated due to professional misconduct, offering a way to protect privacy and potentially minimize association with a physician who has been found to have violated professional standards.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S92