Certificates of Birth - Filing - Time Period
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Certificates of Birth - Filing - Time Period” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Authorizing the parent of a child to file a certificate of birth within 10 days after the birth occurred if the parent notified the person required to file the certificate of birth on a form provided by the Secretary of Health as soon as practicable after birth, but not later than 5 days after the birth occurred.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 4, 2026
Hearing · Feb 24, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 18, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 5, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 7, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 23, 2026
The numbers
19
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate RosenbergDelegate AlstonDelegate BagnallDelegate CullisonDelegate GuzzoneDelegate HillDelegate HutchinsonDelegate Johnson, S.Delegate KaufmanDelegate KipkeDelegate LopezDelegate MartinezDelegate Morgan, M.Delegate ReillyDelegate RossDelegate SzeligaDelegate TaverasDelegate White HollandDelegate Woorman
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 323 (as of Aug 30, 2026).