Louisiana

Louisiana’s Equal Rights Law: FAQ

First published on August 1, 2022 • Last updated on June 19, 2023

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

Testimony in Favor of Louisiana HB450

First published on May 24, 2022 • Last updated on May 24, 2022

Written testimony of Adoptee Rights Law Center in favor of Louisiana HB450, submitted to the Senate Judiciary A Committee.

Say NO to Louisiana SB392

First published on April 23, 2018 • Last updated on May 28, 2019

The bill requires psychological counseling, registration with an adoption registry, and consent by birth parents to release an original birth certificate. It also gives birth siblings veto power over release of the OBC.

Louisiana

First published on February 28, 2017 • Last updated on November 20, 2022

Adoptee rights and Louisiana law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.