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Senate unanimously approves exemption of certain incarcerated people from first-time vital‑records fees

Rhode Island Senate · May 1, 2025
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Sen. Lamonton said S 618 exempts certain incarcerated people from paying fees for a first request for vital records such as birth certificates; the Senate passed the bill 32-0 after proponents noted prior passage in the chamber.

The Rhode Island Senate on Thursday passed S 618, a measure intended to exempt certain incarcerated individuals from fees when requesting their first copy of vital records such as birth certificates.

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