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WI AB90

WI AB90
Copies of and inspection or disclosure of information contained in certain vital records. (FE)

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Introduced
02/28/2025
In Committee
02/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Current state vital records law contains provisions addressing the issuance and copying of and inspection or disclosure of information contained in vital records and in certain circumstances, distinguishes between records for events before and after October 1, 1907. This bill changes the distinguishing date in those circumstances from the fixed date in 1907 to instead allow expanded authority to inspect or disclose information contained in or copy a vital record if the event that is the subject of the record took place at least 100 years ago. More specifically, the authority to issue, copy, or allow inspection or disclosure of information contained in a vital record specified under current law based on whether the event that is the subject of the record occurred before or after October 1, 1907, would, under the bill, instead be triggered by whether the event took place before or on or after January 1 of the year that is 100 years prior to the date of the request or, in the case of certain photocopies, the date of the issuance of the uncertified copy of the vital record—a date that will automatically advance as time progresses. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Wisconsin's vital records law by changing the date that determines access to and disclosure of vital records from a fixed date of October 1, 1907, to a rolling 100-year period. Specifically, the bill allows greater access to vital records for events that occurred at least 100 years ago, meaning the accessible date will automatically advance each year. Under the new provisions, state and local registrars can now permit inspection, disclosure, and issuance of uncertified copies of vital records for events that took place on or after January 1 of the year that is 100 years prior to the date of the request. This change applies to various types of vital records, including birth records and other official documents. The bill maintains existing restrictions for more recent records, such as requiring a direct and tangible interest or a court order for accessing records of events within the past 100 years. The modifications aim to provide broader access to historical vital records while still protecting the privacy of more recent records.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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