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2005 Senate Bill 795: Post older vital records on internet for genealogy
Public Act 73 of 2006
Introduced by Sen. Tom George R- on October 5, 2005
To create regulations for the release of electronic copies of vital records helpful in genealogical research. Among other items, the bill would allow the Library of Michigan to post on the internet marriage, divorce and death records at least 75 years old, and birth records at least 110 years old. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Health Policy Committee on October 5, 2005
Reported in the Senate on November 15, 2005
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To create regulations for the release of electronic copies of vital records helpful in genealogical research. Among other items, the bill would allow the Library of Michigan to post on the internet marriage, divorce and death records at least 75 years old, and birth records at least 110 years old.
Received in the House on November 30, 2005
Referred to the House Health Policy Committee on November 30, 2005
Reported in the House on February 7, 2006
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on March 16, 2006