Assembly Bill 99 seeks to amend existing statutes to authorize tribal governments of federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands in Wisconsin to copy certified copies of vital records for administrative use. Currently, only certain entities such as financial institutions, state agencies, and county departments are exempt from penalties for copying these records, provided the copies are marked "FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE." The bill expands this exemption to include tribal governments and their employees, thereby recognizing their administrative needs in handling vital records.

The bill introduces new legal language by creating a definition for "tribal government" in section 69.30 (1) (cm) and amending section 69.30 (2) to include tribal governments in the list of entities authorized to copy vital records. This change aims to enhance the relationship between state and tribal governments and facilitate better administrative processes for tribal entities.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 69.30(2), 69.30