HB5438

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).

Introduced·12/23/25
Introduced Text

Waives vital record fees for homeless individuals fleeing dangerous situations.

Michigan HB5438 amends the vital records law to waive fees for individuals fleeing or attempting to flee dangerous situations, such as domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. To qualify, individuals must provide a homeless verification letter from a public service agency and a photo ID from the HUD homeless management information system. The bill also outlines various fees for different vital record services and corrections.

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History

Dec 31, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/23/2025

Dec 23, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Emily Dievendorf

Dec 23, 2025

House

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