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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to equal access to original birth certificates. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends a section of Massachusetts General Laws related to public health, specifically chapter 46, section 2B, which deals with birth certificates. The changes propose to remove specific date restrictions that previously limited access to original birth certificates. Previously, certain individuals could only access original birth certificates if their birth occurred on or before July 17, 1974, or on or after January 1, 2008, and the bill removes these date limitations, aiming to provide more equal access to these important documents.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Jamie Eldridge (D)*,
Jennifer Benson (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
John Lawn (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Timothy Toomey (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4307 (on 05/18/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1144 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1144 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1144.pdf |
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