GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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HOUSE BILL 397

Short Title:  Reg. of Deeds/Medical Info.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Redwine; Hill and Nichols.
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Referred to:  Judiciary II.
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March 8, 1993

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT REGISTERS OF DEEDS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR MEDICAL INFORMATION INCLUDED ON COPIES OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES SUBMITTED FOR RECORDATION.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Article 2 of Chapter 161 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 161-31.  No liability for disclosure of medical information.
The register of deeds shall not be liable for the disclosure of health and medical information restricted pursuant to G.S. 130A-93 if such information is included on a birth certificate submitted by the State Registrar or a local registrar to the register of deeds for recordation."
Sec. 2.  This act is effective upon ratification.