Bill > SB313

This bill modifies California's birth certificate regulations by making a few key changes to the existing law. The bill requires that the birthplace of each parent be included in the confidential medical and social information section of birth certificates, which will be kept private to protect individuals' personal information. Additionally, the bill requires the State Registrar to modify birth certificates to include a statement explicitly affirming that a person born in the United States is a citizen of the United States. The legislation also includes provisions related to how parents' names are listed on birth certificates, particularly in cases of unmarried parents or children conceived through assisted reproduction. The bill maintains existing requirements for collecting medical and social information about births, such as birth weight, pregnancy history, and parental demographics, while adding an extra layer of confidentiality for certain personal details. Notably, the bill includes legislative findings that emphasize the need to protect individuals' privacy regarding parental information, ensuring that access to such details is limited to authorized entities for specific health-related or other limited purposes.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

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