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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.

Latest on Citizenship for Intercountry Adoptees

First published on February 5, 2022 • Last updated on February 12, 2023

A stripped down version of the Adoptee Citizenship Act has passed the House. But it’s not the actual ACA. It’s now an amendment to a much larger and unrelated bill.

What’s New in 2022

First published on January 3, 2022 • Last updated on January 4, 2022

Current numbers, an updated state map, and more info on each of the state legislative changes that developed over the past year. It’s what’s new in 2022.

How Adjusting the ‘Immigration Registry’ Could Help Intercountry Adoptees

First published on September 24, 2021 • Last updated on November 16, 2023

A tweak to the ‘immigration registry’ could help millions of undocumented people, including many intercountry adoptees. Here’s how it would work.

Connecticut’s Equal Rights Law: FAQ

First published on July 1, 2021 • Last updated on September 11, 2022

Detail from Connecticut road map

What Connecticut’s new law does and how adopted people and their descendants may apply for an original birth certificate.

38 Organizations Say No to Discriminatory Arizona Bills

First published on June 16, 2021 • Last updated on June 16, 2021

More than 200 people joined state, national, and international adoptee-rights and adoption-reform organizations to say no to SB1831/HB2921.

Sign Up: National Week of Action

First published on May 24, 2021 • Last updated on December 5, 2021

Take action—a full week of action. I’m launching a National Week of Action and encouraging you—my friends, allies, and colleagues—to join me.

Iowa’s New Redaction Law: FAQ

First published on April 30, 2021 • Last updated on January 6, 2024

Where things stand today and how Iowa’s HF855 will work if it is ultimately enacted and implemented.

Legislation: Where We Stand, What You Can Do

First published on March 22, 2021 • Last updated on March 23, 2021

As we move into a critical period in many state legislative sessions—and as the U.S. Congress essentially moves forward with a new session—here’s where we stand and what all of us can do today.

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