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This bill amends the Vital Records Act to improve access to birth records for youth in care and former youth in care. Specifically, it establishes a process for youth in care, former youth in care, and their legal guardians to request birth records even if they do not have complete information. The bill allows verification of a person's status as a youth in care through court orders or documentation from human services agencies, child welfare agencies, or legal representatives. It waives all fees associated with obtaining birth records for individuals who are currently in care or were in care after turning 18 and are under 27 years old. The State Registrar of Vital Records, working in conjunction with the Department of Children and Family Services, must develop standards and procedures to facilitate these birth record requests. The bill also includes a penalty of $100 for anyone who knowingly provides false verification of youth in care status. This legislation aims to support youth who have been in the foster care system by removing financial and administrative barriers to accessing their personal documentation.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1876&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104