2005 Senate Bill 795 / 2006 Public Act 73

Post older vital records on internet for genealogy

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 5, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Tom George (R-20)

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.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 15, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 30, 2005

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

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

Nov. 30, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Feb. 7, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 28, 2006

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 16, 2006