2011 SESSION

Convened January 12, 2011 -

RECORDS RETENTION

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation

(C) Carried over from 2010 Session (CD) Carried over but died in committee on or before 12/2/2010

Death certificates; allows supervised nurse practitioners and physician assistants to determine cause of death and sign certificates. Amending §§ 32.1-263 and 54.1-2972. (Patron-Northam, SB 1117 (Chapter 613))

Death certificates; nonprofit organ or tissue procurement organization to receive information to help determine suitability of organs and tissues for donation. Amending § 32.1-271. (Patron-Alexander, HB 2017 (Chapter 109))

Death certificates; when certified copies are requested, up to 10 certified copies shall be provided at a cost not to exceed fee for one certified copy of any other vital record. Amending § 32.1-273. (Patron-Landes, HB 2081 (F))

Driver’s license, permit, or special identification card; presentation of birth certificate or other verifiable document issued by state agency is sufficient to prove U.S. citizenship when applying to DMV. Amending § 46.2-328.1. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1520 (F))

Driver’s licenses or special identification cards; DMV to accept birth registration cards issued by State as proof of legal presence on applications. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 1482 (F))

Fake birth certificate; person who manufactures, etc., for purpose of establishing false identity is guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending §§ 18.2-204.1 and 18.2-204.2. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1777 (Chapter 401))

Freedom of Information Act; designation of records, penalties for certain violations. Amending §§ 2.2-3704, 2.2-3714, and 2.2-3806. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1722 (F))

Vital records; certified copies for veterans or his survivor, free of charge. Amending § 32.1-273. (Patron-Massie, HB 1719 (Chapter 94); Northam, SB 959 (Chapter 148))

Vital records; records becoming public after a certain amount of time having elapsed. Amending § 32.1-271. (Patron-Blevins, SB 865 (F))

Vital records; State Registrar of Vital Records to develop system for secure posting and retrieval of records online. Amending § 32.1-252. (Patron-Petersen, SB 853 (F))