HB 5438
Health: vital records; fee waiver for individuals fleeing or attempting to flee a dangerous situation; provide for. Amends sec. 2891 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2891).
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This bill amends Michigan law to allow for fee waivers when individuals are fleeing or attempting to flee a dangerous situation. Specifically, it modifies section 2891 of the Public Health Code to permit the state registrar or local registrars to waive the standard fees for vital record searches and copies for those seeking records due to safety concerns. The bill also clarifies procedures for conducting searches and issuing official statements when records cannot be located, and outlines fees for establishing and amending vital records.
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