Relating to: authorization for tribal governments to copy certified copies of vital records for administrative use.
SB 86 authorizes federally recognized tribal governments in Wisconsin to obtain certified copies of vital records (like birth, death, or marriage certificates) for internal administrative purposes. The bill amends state law to explicitly include tribal governments in the list of entities exempt from certain restrictions when copying these records, provided the copies are marked "FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE." This change directly affects tribal governments by streamlining their access to essential records for managing tribal services and programs. The key provision removes a barrier that previously limited tribal access to vital records for official tribal operations.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development, Ayes 4, Noes 1
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Mar 6, 2025
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Introduced by Joint Legislative Council
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