The original instrument was prepared by Christine Arbo Peck. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Ann
S. Brown.
DIGEST
SB 106 Reengrossed 2016 Regular Session Boudreaux
Present law provides for a short-form birth certificate and fee for such certificate.
Proposed law retains present law and provides that a short-form birth certificate card may only be
purchased by an individual who also purchases a long-form birth certificate in the same transaction.
Effective upon signature of the governor or upon lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 40:39.1(A)(1) and (B)(1) and 46(C))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Changes proposed law provisions regarding the short-form birth certificate card from
elimination of the card to provide when such card may be purchased.