How a new equal rights law for Louisiana-born adult adopted people works.
Vermont’s Equal Rights Law: A FAQ
A FAQ about how and when Vermont-born adoptees may apply for their own original birth certificates.
Arizona’s New Donut Hole Law: FAQ
The Arizona legislature enacted a new law in 2021 that blasted a hole into the middle of adoptee rights in the state. Whether you call that hole a gap, a pie hole, or a donut hole (as I do), it creates two unequal classes of adopted people in the state.
Utah’s New Discriminatory Law: FAQ
How Utah’s new law will work, or more likely not work, for Utah-born adoptees who want their own original birth certificates.
Connecticut’s New Equal Rights Law: FAQ
What Connecticut’s new law does and how adopted people and their descendants may apply for an original birth certificate.
Iowa’s New Redaction Law: FAQ
Where things stand today and how Iowa’s HF855 will work if it is ultimately enacted and implemented.