Assembly Bill 99 seeks to amend existing statutes to include tribal governments among the entities authorized to copy certified copies of vital records for administrative use. Currently, exemptions from penalties for copying such records are limited to financial institutions, state agencies, county departments, Wisconsin Works agencies, service offices, and long-term care districts. The bill expands this list to include tribal governments of federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands in Wisconsin, as well as their employees.

Specifically, the bill creates a new definition for "tribal government" in the statutes and modifies the existing law to incorporate tribal governments into the list of entities exempt from penalties when copying vital records. The amended language clarifies that these copies must be marked "FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE" to qualify for the exemption. This legislative change aims to enhance the administrative capabilities of tribal governments in managing vital records.

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