This bill expands who can sign an affidavit to verify someone's homelessness when applying for a free birth certificate, adding law enforcement officers designated as homeless liaisons to the list of acceptable signers alongside government agencies, nonprofits, and social service providers. The bill also makes minor language updates by changing "person" to "individual" throughout the statute for consistency. These changes make it easier for homeless individuals to obtain birth certificates by giving them more options for finding someone qualified to verify their housing status.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 382
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 350
Signed by the President S.J. 325
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 335
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 280
Education Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Education Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Education Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Education S.J. 153
First Reading Senate S.J. 112
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 1. H.J. 125
Education Do Pass Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 0.
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 43
Prime sponsor · Rep
D
Dist. HD-015
Prime sponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-019
Do Pass
Education — Do Pass
Do Pass
Education — Do Pass