North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee

HB 930 — Birth Certificate Information.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to House Bill 930 clarify that a parent can now self-identify the race of their child when filling out a birth certificate. This adjustment formalizes the process by which a new birth certificate can be issued if requested by either the parent or the child, as long as they're authorized to make that identification. This matters because it allows families more control and accuracy over how their children's racial identity is represented in official documents, reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of personal identity. Additionally, the bill allocates funds to support this new process, ensuring resources are available for its implementation.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 930 Short Title:
930 May 11, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40564-MMa-63B Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT AMENDING BIRTH REGISTRATION LAWS.
Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 12, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT AMENDING BIRTH REGISTRATION LAWS.
(a) Aparent may self-identify theraceofthe child.
(a) Aparent mayself-identifythe raceofthe child.
130A-101, the parent named on the birth certificate may self-identify the child's race.
130A-101, the parent named on the birth certificate may self-identifythe child's race.
… (b) A new certificate of birth shall be made by the State Registrar when:
… *H930-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (b) A new certificate of birth shall be made by the State Registrar when:
*DRH40564-MMa-63B* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 … (5) Requested by a parent or child authorized to self-identify a child's race on a birth certificate pursuant to G.S.
… (5) Requested by a parent or child authorized to self-identify a child's race on a birth certificate pursuant to G.S.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

  • Graham · Cosponsor

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  • Graham

Not signed on (178)

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Who sponsors HB 930?
HB 930 is sponsored by Graham.
What is the current status of HB 930?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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