Records: birth; fee for birth records; eliminate for certain individuals. Amends sec. 2891 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2891).

Michigan House Bill 5471, introduced on January 22, 2026, aims to eliminate fees for obtaining birth records for certain individuals. Specifically, the bill proposes amending Section 2891 of the Public Health Code (1978 PA 368) to remove fees for birth records for individuals who are eligible to receive them. The bill is currently pending in the House Government Operations Committee. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/bill/HB5471/2025?utm_source=openai))

While there is no specific media coverage available for this bill, the proposal to eliminate fees for birth records is likely to be viewed positively by individuals seeking access to their birth information, as it would reduce financial barriers to obtaining these records.

Without specific media coverage, it's challenging to identify negative reactions to this bill. However, potential concerns could include the impact on state revenue from fees and the administrative adjustments required to implement the fee elimination.