The bill proposes an amendment to Chapter 23-3 of the General Laws, specifically by adding a new section titled "23-3-25.2. Incarcerated persons' exemption for fees for copies and searches." This new section would allow incarcerated individuals who are about to be released back into the community to make their first request for personal vital statistics records from the department of health without being charged any fees.

The explanation provided by the Legislative Council clarifies that the purpose of the act is to exempt certain incarcerated persons from paying fees for their first request for vital statistics. The act is intended to assist those transitioning from incarceration back into society by easing their financial burden when obtaining necessary personal documents. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.