Prohibits charging a fee for the issuance of a certificate of still birth or pregnancy loss; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Impact
The bill's implementation will have a direct impact on state laws governing the issuance of vital records related to pregnancy and stillbirth. By removing any associated fees, A09485 promotes accessibility to necessary certificates for families grieving the loss of a child. This change aligns with broader public health efforts to provide supportive resources to families during vulnerable times, and it reduces the potential stress of financial obligations associated with formalizing such painful experiences.
Summary
Bill A09485 aims to amend the public health law in New York, specifically by prohibiting any charges for the issuance of a certificate of stillbirth or pregnancy loss. This legislative measure addresses a sensitive issue that affects families who experience such profound loss, seeking to alleviate any financial burden associated with obtaining official documentation of such events. The bill proposes the repeal of certain existing provisions that permit local registrars to charge fees for these certificates, effectively ensuring that such documents can be issued without cost to bereaved families.
Contention
While the bill appears to be well-intentioned, there could be discussions surrounding its fiscal implications on local health departments that may rely on fees from certificate issuances as a source of funding. Some opponents may argue the necessity of maintaining a fee structure for administrative costs, while proponents believe that the emotional and societal benefits of supporting grieving families far outweigh any fiscal concerns. The conversation could lead to debates on the balance between financial sustainability for public health services and compassionate care for families affected by loss.
Same As
Prohibits charging a fee for the issuance of a certificate of still birth or pregnancy loss; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Prohibits charging a fee to obtain a certified copy or certified transcript of birth when the department of corrections and community supervision or a local correctional facility requests such for an individual under community supervision in connection with such individual's ongoing supervision in the community.
Relates to claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment and the availability of certain benefits and entitlements to exonerees; allows for sealing of records, payment of awards and payment of attorney's fees; repeals certain provisions relating thereto.
Prohibits certain financial institutions from charging a fee for making monthly, semi-monthly, and biweekly payments or for changing the frequency of mortgage payments.
Prohibits certain financial institutions from charging a fee for making monthly, semi-monthly, and biweekly payments or for changing the frequency of mortgage payments.