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From: Jane <>
Subject: [OHErie] House Bill 4330 - concerning birth records
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 00:22:51 -0500

Hi,

I received this email from a list that I am on in WV. I thought
everyone would want to know what is happening in one of our states that
could cause genealogists problems.

Last Saturday, March 13, in the WV Legislature,House Bill 4330 passed.
It is now awaiting signature from Governor Wise to make it law. If you
are a family genealogist/historian whose research involves West
Virginia, then this bill affects your work whether you live in West
Virginia or another state. If Governor Wise signs HB 4330, all birth
records will be closed to public access for 100 years and all death
records closed for 50 years. We are all concerned about privacy issues
but HB 4330 in its current format is too restrictive. Please email
Governor Wise and address your concerns. Don't delay. The governor's
email address is If you would like to examine HB 4330
then cut and paste the URL below. Remember to sign your email with your
full name and address. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legishp.html

Jane

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