Adoptee Rights Law Center

Legal representation and advocacy for adult adopted people

Legislation

The Byzantine Bill Known as AB1302

First published on • Last updated on

A California bill known as AB1302 is a bureaucrat’s nightmare, or maybe it’s a real joy if you prefer a bundle of red tape and a meaningless, outdated government fixation on paper shuffling and secrecy.

South Dakota’s Equal Rights Law: A FAQ

First published on • Last updated on

What South Dakota’s new law does, plus how and when adopted people can apply to the state for a copy of their own original birth records.

YIKES! Hot Mess of a Bill in California

First published on • Last updated on

A newly-introduced and unexpected bill in California is a hot mess. It preserves court involvement plus creates new rights of redaction for birthparents. Here’s what you need to know and what you can do to help.

New Massachusetts Law: FAQ

First published on • Last updated on

Poof! Goodbye donut hole. How a new equal rights law for Massachusetts-born adult adopted people will now work.

Louisiana’s Equal Rights Law: FAQ

First published on • Last updated on

How a new equal rights law for Louisiana-born adult adopted people works.

Idaho’s Discriminatory Law: A FAQ

First published on • Last updated on

A FAQ about Idaho’s new law, which puts restrictions upon restrictions for adult adopted people who request a copy of their own original birth certificates.

Vermont’s Equal Rights Law: A FAQ

First published on • Last updated on

A FAQ about how and when Vermont-born adoptees may apply for their own original birth certificates.

Opposition to Idaho SB1320

First published on • Last updated on

Idaho has a deeply flawed bill that undermines adoptee rights. It’s time to write to House committee members to request a NO vote.

“Dear Ms. Birth mother”

First published on • Last updated on

Wisconsin’s Adoption Records Search Program is like a de facto extension of government tracking and surveillance, with birthparents its primary target.