HB2893Introduced in the House
OFFSITE VITAL RECORDS STORAGE
Introduced by Robert Rita, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Vital Records Act. Provides that an elected registrar with control of the internal operations of the registrar's office may contract with a records preservation company for offsite restoration, preservation, and digitization of original, photographic, or microphotographic reproductions of original records of births 100 years old and older and deaths 50 years old and older, and marriage records 75 years old and older, if the company provides the elected official the protocols used to protect the records and ensure chain of custody before the elected registrar enters into the contract, and the elected registrar affirms the that the protocols used to protect the records and ensure chain of custody meet the standards set forth by the elected official.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Counties & Townships Committee · March 20, 2025
4
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
5 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Robert Rita | 28 | Yes |
| Martin McLaughlin | 52 | Not Voting |
| Jason Bunting | 106 | Yes |
| Brad Halbrook | 107 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Counties & Townships Committee; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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