HB5486 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

STUDY-GENEALOGIC AFFAIR OFFICE
Last Action
3/20/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Sponsors
Rep. Carol Ammons
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Office of Genealogical Affairs Study Committee Act. Provides that the Office of Genealogical Affairs Study Committee shall have the following duties: (1) to examine the feasibility, scope, and structure of a permanent Office of Genealogical Affairs within the State government; (2) to examine how an Office of Genealogical Affairs could operationalize reparative genealogical services; (3) to examine how an Office of Genealogical Affairs could support forensic and historical accountability efforts; and (4) to examine how an Office of Genealogical Affairs could support administrative genealogical determinations. Provides that the Office of Genealogical Affairs Study Committee shall report to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than 18 months after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Carol Ammons
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/12/2026HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee
3/19/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 006-003-000
3/20/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate