H537

Alena's Law & Office of Vital Records Changes

Complete·7/1/25

Alena's Law presumes death if disappearance coincides with a disaster declaration.

Alena's Law, part of North Carolina H537, establishes a rebuttable presumption of death if a person's disappearance coincides with a disaster declaration. This applies to disappearances lasting at least 90 days. The law also revises the Office of Vital Records to include a new position, the Chief Deputy Registrar, who will assist the Registrar in managing the office. The law is effective immediately upon enactment.

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Roll Call Votes

108 Yea

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Calendar

Jun 18, 2025

1:30 PM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

Jun 18, 2025

1:30 PM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

History

Jul 1, 2025

Signed by Gov. 7/1/2025

Jul 1, 2025

Ch. SL 2025-44

Jun 26, 2025

Pres. To Gov. 6/26/2025