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RSA 5-C:104 · Release of Information to the Media

Title: I: THE STATE AND ITS GOVERNMENT
Chapter: 5-C · VITAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
Status: current
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5-C:104 Release of Information to the Media. –

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All requests for vital event records from persons representing the news media shall be made directly to the state registrar in writing, or reduced to writing by the division, and include specific information to identify the record under investigation as described in paragraph II.

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II.

Information from the news media that shall be required prior to release of information shall include the name of the registrant, the date and place of the event in question, and the type of vital record requested.

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III.

Media requests for cause of death information from a death certificate shall be made directly to the state registrar in writing, or reduced to writing by the division. Source. 2005, 268:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.

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Source. 2005, 268:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.

Source history

2005, 268:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006

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2026 HB621 amend
he state's vital records system. The memorandum shall facilitate a working relationship between the 2 agencies in meeting their respective responsibilities under this chapter and RSA 5-C. The memorandum shall be reviewed annually and may be modified at the request of either agency. On or before November 1, 2026, the agencies shall amend the memorandum of understanding to ensure that the minimum amount
2026 HB621-FN amend
he state's vital records system. The memorandum shall facilitate a working relationship between the 2 agencies in meeting their respective responsibilities under this chapter and RSA 5-C. The memorandum shall be reviewed annually and may be modified at the request of either agency. On or before November 1, 2026, the agencies shall amend the memorandum of understanding to ensure that the minimum amount
2026 SB530 amend
idence, race, ancestry, education, occupation, and social security number. 2 New Section Vital Records Administration; Fetal Death; Limited Release of Information to CDC. Amend RSA 5-C by inserting after section 75-a the following new section: 5-C:75-b Limited Release of Information to CDC; Fetal Death. I. When the division of vital records administration releases information on a fetal death to t
2026 SB530-FN amend
idence, race, ancestry, education, occupation, and social security number. 2 New Section Vital Records Administration; Fetal Death; Limited Release of Information to CDC. Amend RSA 5-C by inserting after section 75-a the following new section: 5-C:75-b Limited Release of Information to CDC; Fetal Death. I. When the division of vital records administration releases information on a fetal death to t