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Senate unanimously approves exemption of certain incarcerated people from first-time vital‑records fees
Summary
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.
Sen. Lamonton, speaking on the floor, called it “a good bill” and reminded members the chamber had passed similar language in a prior session. She said the act "will provide for the exemption of certain incarcerated persons from the payment of fees for their first request of vital statistics, like birth certificates." The sponsor moved passage; the clerk recorded 32 votes in favor and none opposed, and the presiding officer announced passage.
No amendments or fiscal details were discussed during the floor consideration. The bill was returned to the chamber by committee and adopted on the calendar.
