Senate Bill 86 aims to amend existing statutes to include tribal governments in the list of entities authorized to copy certified copies of vital records for administrative use. Currently, financial institutions, state agencies, county departments, Wisconsin Works agencies, service offices, and long-term care districts 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 of federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands in Wisconsin and their employees.

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 authorized entities. Specifically, it adds the term "tribal government" to section 69.30 (2) and establishes that these governments, along with their employees, are not subject to penalties for copying vital records for administrative purposes. This legislative change is intended to enhance the administrative capabilities of tribal governments in managing vital records.

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