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NC S50

Bill

Status

Passed

3/28/2013

Primary Sponsor

Stan Bingham

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends G.S. 47-113.2 to clarify that military discharge documents filed on or after January 1, 2004 are public records but exempt from public inspection except as specifically allowed.
  • Extends the confidentiality protection period for military discharge document images from 50 years to 80 years before they become available for public access.
  • Clarifies that copies of military discharge documents filed after January 1, 2004 cannot be released except in accordance with specified subsections (b) and (m).
  • Expands the definition of "register of deeds" to include assistant registers of deeds and deputy registers of deeds for purposes of handling these protected documents.
  • Ratified March 21, 2013, and became effective upon passage to prevent identity theft of discharged veterans by restricting access to their military service discharge documents.

Legislative Description

Discharged Veterans/Identity Theft Protection

Last Action

Ch. SL 2013-15

3/28/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary Subcommittee A2/18/2013
Judiciary II2/6/2013

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