H4249
An Act relative to vital statistics
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Bill overview
This bill updates the Massachusetts vital statistics statute. It was initially part of an appropriations bill that was returned to the legislature with recommended amendments. The legislature subsequently addressed these amendments and the Governor signed the bill into law, designating it as Chapter 68 of the Acts of 2025. The emergency preamble was adopted to ensure timely implementation of the updated statute.
Key provisions
- Updates the vital statistics statute.
- Addresses amendments recommended by the Governor.
- Designated as Chapter 68 of the Acts of 2025.
- Included an emergency preamble to facilitate immediate implementation.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Public health officials
- Individuals seeking vital records
- State government agencies
Notable changes
- Incorporates changes approved by the House and Senate committees.
- Formalizes the process for amending vital statistics legislation.
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Bill H.4249 194th (Current)
An Act relative to vital statistics
Section 29 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 (see House, No. 4240), which had been returned by Her Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see Attachment C of House, No. 4250). July 4, 2025.
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Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to update the vital statistics statute, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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Displaying 13 actions for Bill H.4249
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/4/2025 | House | Enacted as section 29 of the General Appropriation Bill, see H4240 |
| 7/4/2025 | House | Governor returned to the House with recommendation of amendment |
| 7/4/2025 | House | For message, see H4250, Attachment C |
| 7/10/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Bills in the Third Reading |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Bills in the Third Reading special report accepted |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Governor's amendment considered (in the form approved by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading) |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Governor's amendment adopted |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Emergency preamble adopted |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Emergency preamble adopted |
| 11/12/2025 | House | Re-enacted |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Re-enacted and again laid before the Governor |
| 11/20/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 68 of the Acts of 2025 |
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