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 request birth certificates on behalf of parties, including those under the age of eighteen, by providing their credentials along with a written declaration of interest in the record.

Furthermore, the state registrar is mandated to accept and fulfill requests for birth certificates when such a declaration and the attorney's credentials are submitted, regardless of whether the request comes directly from the attorney or from a nonlawyer associated with them. This change aims to streamline the process for obtaining vital records while ensuring that the necessary legal protocols are followed. The bill 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)