This bill amends R.S. 40:38 and 41(C)(2)(a) to enhance access to vital records held by the state registry. It specifies that a certified copy of a vital record will be issued in accordance with other laws governing disclosure and regulations established under the Administrative Procedure Act. Additionally, the bill clarifies that attorneys can provide sufficient proof of direct interest in a record by submitting their credentials along with a declaration of interest, which now explicitly includes parties under the age of eighteen.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the state registrar must accept and fulfill requests for birth certificates when presented with the required documentation, whether the request is made by the attorney or a nonlawyer associated with the attorney. This change aims to streamline the process for obtaining vital records and ensure that legal representatives can effectively access necessary documents on behalf of their clients. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.

Statutes affected:
HB93 Original: 40:41(C)(2)
HB93 Engrossed: 40:41(C)(2)
HB93 Enrolled: 40:41(C)(2)
HB93 Act : 40:41(C)(2)