A MORE EFFICIENT OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS.

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 503 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 25, 2025
AN ACT PROMOTING GREATER EFFICIENCY IN THE OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS BY ESTABLISHING A DEADLINE FOR PROCESSING BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATE AMENDMENT REQUESTS AND BY PROHIBITING OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS EMPLOYEES FROM TELEWORKING, EXCEPT AS NECESSARY DURING DECLARED EMERGENCIES.
Intro. by McInnis, Sawyer, Lazzara.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (May 6 2025)

Bill History:

S 503

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill S 503 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: Apr 30 2025 - View Summary

    Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

    Changes the prohibition on telework for the Office of Vital Records employees to specify that telework is not permitted if doing so will adversely impact the timeline for processing amendments for birth or death certificates within 30 days provided in the proposed text of GS 130A-118(a1), unless it is determined necessary during a disaster or emergency.

    Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Law, Government, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services
    GS 130A
  • Bill S 503 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: Mar 25 2025 - View Summary

    Amends GS 130A-118 (Amendment of birth and death certificates) to create new subsection (a1), requiring the Office of Vital Records and local registers of deeds to process requests for amendments within 30 calendar days after the office receives the appropriate completed application, proof, and payment of fees. Applicable to all requests received on or after the effective date of the act.

    Prohibits employees of the Office of Vital Records from teleworking unless specifically authorized by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services during a declared disaster or emergency under GS Chapter 166A. Applicable to all permanent and temporary employees of the office.

    Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Law, Government, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services
    GS 130A
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