S.503

A More Efficient Office of Vital Records

Chamber Passed·5/6/25

North Carolina S503 mandates a 30-day deadline for processing birth and death certificate amendments and restricts telework for Office of Vital.

North Carolina S503 establishes a 30-day deadline for the Office of Vital Records to process requests for amendments to birth and death certificates. It also prohibits Office of Vital Records employees from teleworking, except during declared disasters or emergencies. This act aims to enhance efficiency in the Office of Vital Records by setting a clear timeline for certificate amendments and limiting remote work for its staff.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 45–0 · May 6, 2025
Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

45 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 23

2:00 PM

State and Local Government Hearing

Jun 16

2:00 PM

State and Local Government Hearing

History

Jun 8

House

Withdrawn From Com

Jun 8

House

Re-ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

May 6, 2025

Senate

Passed 2nd Reading