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What To Know About Minnesota’s New Law: A FAQ

First published on June 1, 2023 • Last updated on June 1, 2023

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What the new Minnesota law does, plus how and when adult adoptees and their families can apply for a copy of the OBC.

The Byzantine Bill Known as AB1302

First published on April 20, 2023 • Last updated on April 21, 2023

disguised as a "step forward," actually powers up the massive machinery of state secrecy at the moment an adult adopted person utters a single ghastly phrase: "I'd like a copy of my own original birth certificate."

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as AB1302 is a bureaucrat’s nightmare, or maybe it’s a real joy if you prefer a bundle of red tape and a meaningless, outdated government fixation on paper shuffling and secrecy.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 March 27, 2023 • Last updated on March 27, 2023

South Dakota's equal rights law FAQ

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 February 17, 2023 • Last updated on February 17, 2023

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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 November 3, 2022 • Last updated on November 3, 2022

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 August 1, 2022 • Last updated on October 12, 2022

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

Idaho’s Discriminatory Law: A FAQ

First published on July 1, 2022 • Last updated on November 18, 2022

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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 May 10, 2022 • Last updated on March 26, 2023

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

Opposition to Idaho SB1320

First published on March 10, 2022 • Last updated on March 16, 2022

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 February 21, 2022 • Last updated on February 21, 2022

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

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