NC S409

Department of Information Technology shall conduct a study on creating a North Carolina veterans registry to provide veterans and their families improved access to information about state benefits, programs, and services.

Registry would allow veterans and family members to register and receive information about available benefits, with an option to opt out at any time.

Department must study six specific issues: information technology infrastructure, best methods to summarize and present benefits information, communication strategies, notice and registration procedures, opt-in/opt-out mechanisms, and personal information security practices.

Department of Information Technology may consult with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Program Evaluation Division of the General Assembly during the study.

Department must report findings and recommendations to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government by February 1, 2020.