Bill > HB2363

This bill modifies Missouri state law regarding the disclosure of vital records (official documents like birth and death certificates) by changing the existing regulations about who can access such information. Specifically, the bill eliminates the previous provision that allowed people to request a listing of individuals born or who died on a specific date, removing the ability to obtain names and dates without further restrictions. Instead, the bill maintains three key ways information can be disclosed: first, the department of vital records may authorize disclosures for legitimate research purposes; second, copies can be provided to qualified applicants following specific application procedures outlined in another section of law; and third, death records that are over fifty years old can be disclosed upon request. The overall intent appears to be limiting casual access to vital records while still preserving pathways for research, official processes, and historical documentation.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2363&year=2026&code=R