Birth Certificates
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to amend South Carolina law to waive fees for copies of birth certificates for homeless individuals. Currently, fees are charged for obtaining these records. This change would allow homeless people to access vital documentation without incurring costs, facilitating important processes like establishing paternity or child support. The Department of Social Services or its designee would be exempt from paying fees when the information is needed for these purposes.
Key provisions
- Waives fees for birth certificate copies for homeless individuals.
- Allows homeless individuals to request up to four birth records annually.
- Establishes verification methods for homeless status through human services agencies.
- Requires the Department of Social Services to create regulations for fee waivers.
- Exempts the Department of Social Services from fees when information is needed for paternity or child support establishment/modification.
Who is affected
- Homeless individuals
- Department of Social Services
- Individuals seeking paternity or child support information
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific fee waiver for homeless individuals.
- Limits the number of birth records a homeless person can request annually.
- Defines acceptable methods for verifying homeless status.
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