The original bill was filed to extend the amount of time allotted to challenge the denial of a delayed birth certificate.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two Tennessee legislators want to deny certifying birth certificates to children whose mothers are in the country illegally.

HB0662 was sponsored by Rep. Bruce Griffey and Sen. Mark Pody.

The original bill was filed to extend the amount of time allotted to challenge the denial of a delayed birth certificate.

The amended bill says tht the Office of Vital records will not be able to register any birth certificate issued to the child of a mother who is not in the country lawfully at the time of the child's birth.