Prohibits charging a fee for certified birth records when requested by correctional authorities for individuals under supervision.

This bill amends the public health law to prohibit charging a fee for obtaining a certified copy or transcript of birth when the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision or a local correctional facility requests it for an individual under community supervision. The bill also specifies that a certified copy of the sentence and commitment or certificate of conviction is deemed to grant authorization for such requests. This change aims to ensure that necessary records are accessible without financial barriers for individuals under correctional supervision.

Prohibits charging a fee for certified birth records when requested by correctional authorities for individuals under supervision.

This bill amends the public health law to prohibit charging a fee for obtaining a certified copy or transcript of birth when the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision or a local correctional facility requests it for an individual under community supervision. The bill also specifies that a certified copy of the sentence and commitment or certificate of conviction is deemed to grant authorization for such requests. This change aims to ensure that necessary records are accessible without financial barriers for individuals under correctional supervision.