Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB6287: Records: birth; certificate of birth requirements; modify. Amends secs. 2831, 2872 & 2891 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2831 et seq.).
Status: In committee, September 1, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2831, 2872, and 2891 (MCL 333.2831, 333.2872, and 333.2891), sections 2831 and 2872 as amended by 2024 PA 230, and section 2891 as amended by 2024 PA 25.
From the introduced text, August 27, 2026:
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2831, 2872, and 2891 (MCL 333.2831, 333.2872, and 333.2891), sections 2831 and 2872 as amended by 2024 PA 230, and section 2891 as amended by 2024 PA 25. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 2831. The state registrar shall establish a new certificate of birth for an individual born in this state when the registrar receives any of the following: (a) A report of adoption as provided in section 2829, a report of adoption prepared and filed under the laws of another state or foreign country, or a certified copy of the adoption order, together with the information necessary to identify the original certificate of birth and to establish a new certificate of live birth. However, the state registrar shall not establish a new certificate of live birth if so requested by the court ordering the adoption; the adopting parent; or the adoptee, if the adoptee is an adult. (b) A request that a new certificate be established and the evidence required by the department proving that the individual's parentage has been established. (c) A request that a new certificate be established to show a sex designation other than that designated at birth. The request must be accompanied by a form approved by …
Sponsors
- Paquette, Brad (R, 37) · primary sponsor
- Kunse, Tom (R, 100)
- Thompson, Jamie (R, 28)
- Outman, Pat (R, 91)
- Kelly, Tim (R, 93)
- Maddock, Matt (R, 51)
- Markkanen, Gregory (R, 110)
- Meerman, Luke (R, 89)
- Carra, Steve (R, 36)
- Johnsen, Gina (R, 78)
- St. Germaine, Alicia (R, 62)
- Aragona, Joseph (R, 60)
Latest actions
- : per Rule 40 referred to Committee on Government Operations
- : bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
- : referred to Committee on Health Policy
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Brad Paquette
Subjects: Records: birth, State agencies (existing): health and human services
Common questions
- What is HB6287?
- HB6287 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Records: birth; certificate of birth requirements; modify. Amends secs. 2831, 2872 & 2891 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2831 et seq.).
- What does HB6287 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2831, 2872, and 2891 (MCL 333.2831, 333.2872, and 333.2891), sections 2831 and 2872 as amended by 2024 PA 230, and section 2891 as amended by 2024 PA 25.
- What is the status of HB6287?
- In committee as of September 1, 2026. Latest action: per Rule 40 referred to Committee on Government Operations (September 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6287?
- Paquette, Brad (R, 37), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB6287?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6287
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