Adoptee Rights Law Center

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Sign Up: National Week of Action

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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

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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

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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.

How Will COVID-19 Issues Affect Me?

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Overview of COVID-19 issues that may impact adopted people beyond the immediate threat to a person’s health, community, and economic safety.

Join Me As I Update the Adoptee Rights Map

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On January 15, 2020, at 12:01am I will update the adoptee rights map to show the unrestricted status of New York. Wanna be there when I do?

My Big Problem With Wisconsin’s Bill

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I support the unrestricted release of identifying information. I do not support mixing that all up and calling it an OBC under a different name.

Updated Info about New York’s Equal Rights Bill

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An updated list of questions and answers about the Weprin/Montgomery Bill, which was finally passed in the New York Assembly on June 20, 2019

Toeing the Bottom Line

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With pressure to amend a Texas bill to add discriminatory provisions, it’s unclear if STAR will now “wink” and let it happen.