Vital records offices would process certificate changes within 30 days

The Office of Vital Records and local registers of deeds would process each covered request within 30 calendar days. The deadline covers requests to change birth or death certificates handled by the Office of Vital Records or a local register of deeds office. The deadline starts only after the office receives a completed application, any required proof, and any applicable fee. The 30-day period would start when the office receives the completed application, required proof, and any applicable fee. The rule would apply to requests made on or after the act takes effect.

Office of Vital Records employees would not be allowed to work remotely when doing so would harm the certificate-processing timeline. The restriction would apply to all permanent and temporary employees of the Office of Vital Records. The health department secretary could allow telework if the secretary finds it necessary during a declared disaster or emergency. Telework means using the internet, email, or telephone to work somewhere other than an assigned primary workstation. The restriction would take effect when the act becomes law.