Bill > SB598

This bill modifies Missouri's existing law regarding the disclosure of vital records by changing the rules for how and when such records can be accessed or shared. Currently, the law allows for limited disclosure of vital records, such as listing names and dates of births or deaths. The proposed changes remove the provision that permits a basic listing of births and deaths on a specific date, while maintaining other existing provisions. The bill preserves two key exceptions to the disclosure restrictions: first, the state health department can authorize the release of vital record information for legitimate research purposes, and second, qualified applicants can obtain records according to specific application procedures outlined in another section of law. Additionally, the bill continues to allow the public disclosure of death records that are over 50 years old. The overall intent appears to be maintaining privacy protections for vital records while allowing controlled access for research and historical purposes.

Health and Social Services

https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=2724183