HB5471

Records: birth; fee for birth records; eliminate for certain individuals. Amends sec. 2891 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2891).

Introduced·1/22/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5471 eliminates fees for birth records for certain individuals and agencies.

Michigan HB5471 amends the state's public health code to eliminate fees for birth records for specific individuals and agencies. The bill allows local registrars to issue official statements and waive fees when vital records cannot be located. It mandates that the state registrar provide free certified copies of birth records to licensed child placing agencies for adoption purposes. Additionally, the bill outlines various fees for different types of record searches and amendments, including expedited requests and corrections.

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History

Jan 27

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/22/2026

Jan 22

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. John Roth

Jan 22

House

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