The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.226, by adding a new subdivision that allows parents to request one free certified birth record for each child. Effective July 1, 2027, one parent listed on a child's birth record can request this record without incurring any fees, as the state registrar or local issuance office is prohibited from charging for this specific request.

However, if additional certified birth records are needed from the same record, those must be requested separately and will incur the standard fees. This change aims to ease the financial burden on parents seeking essential documentation for their children.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.226