Assembly Bill 90 proposes amendments to Wisconsin's vital records law, specifically altering the criteria for the inspection, issuance, and copying of vital records. The bill changes the current fixed date of October 1, 1907, to a more flexible standard that allows for the inspection or disclosure of information contained in vital records if the event occurred at least 100 years prior to the date of the request. This means that the eligibility for accessing these records will automatically advance over time, based on the current date, rather than being tied to a specific historical date.

Key amendments include changes to sections 69.20 and 69.21, which now specify that the state registrar and local registrars may permit access to records for events occurring on or after January 1 of the year that is 100 years prior to the request date. This applies to both certified and uncertified copies of vital records, with specific provisions for individuals with a direct and tangible interest in the records. Additionally, the bill allows for uncertified photocopies of records to be issued under similar conditions, ensuring that the public has greater access to historical vital records while maintaining certain privacy protections for more recent events.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 69.20(2)(b), 69.20, 69.21(1)(a)2.a, 69.21, 69.21(2)(a), 69.21(2)(b), 69.21(2)(d)1, 69.30(3), 69.30