Adoptee Rights Law Center

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YIKES! Hot Mess of a Bill in California

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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.

Utah’s Discriminatory Law: FAQ

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How Utah’s new law will work, or more likely not work, for Utah-born adoptees who want their own original birth certificates.

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.

Indiana

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

Illinois

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

Pennsylvania

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

Ohio

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

New Jersey

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

Missouri

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

Maryland

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