HB1074Enacted
Modify the individuals eligible to sign an affidavit of homelessness for purposes of obtaining a free copy of a birth certificate.
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.