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NC H828

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Marcia Morey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new Section 132-1.15 to North Carolina General Statutes to protect personally identifiable information held by animal shelters from public record disclosure.

  • Exempts from public disclosure the identities of individuals who surrender animals, place animals in domestic violence-related holds or foster programs, or adopt shelter animals.

  • Protects information regarding the disposition of animals confiscated under G.S. 14-363.2 from public disclosure.

  • Requires that the identity of animal rescue organizations receiving animals from county animal control services remain a public record.

  • Grants counties discretion to disclose or withhold information exempted from public record status under this section, effective upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Confidentiality of Animal Services Records

Animal Control; Animals; Confidentiality; Counties; Local Government; Privacy; Public; Public Health; Public Records; Records

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary I4/19/2023

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