MA H2036

Bill

MA H2036

Relative to access to certain birth records

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to access to birth records of certain persons born out of wedlock. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 2A of Chapter 46 of the General Laws, which deals with access to birth records, by adding a new paragraph. The key provision is that any existing restrictions on accessing records and returns for children and persons born out of wedlock will now only apply in two specific situations: either when the infant was given up for adoption, or when the father's name is not included on the birth record. This means that for births out of wedlock where neither of these conditions is met, access to these records will be less restricted than before.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Elizabeth Poirier (R)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4242 (on 05/05/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2036

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2036
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2036
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2036.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H115	Providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H116	Relative to ensuring the safety of residents of facilities under the authority of the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Developmental Services	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H117	Relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Department of Early Education and Care	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H250	Prohibiting intentional misrepresentation by a business of its location	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H251	Providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors	Accompanied a study order, see H4578	Similar To
H4242	Public health matters	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by

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