Redaction

YIKES! Hot Mess of a Bill in California

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

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.

Iowa’s New Redaction Law: FAQ

First published on April 30, 2021 • Last updated on November 21, 2022

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

Indiana

First published on March 20, 2017 • Last updated on June 10, 2023

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

Illinois

First published on March 17, 2017 • Last updated on November 23, 2022

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

Pennsylvania

First published on March 9, 2017 • Last updated on November 10, 2023

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

Ohio

First published on March 9, 2017 • Last updated on November 23, 2022

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

New Jersey

First published on March 7, 2017 • Last updated on November 20, 2022

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

Missouri

First published on March 5, 2017 • Last updated on November 23, 2022

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

Maryland

First published on March 1, 2017 • Last updated on November 23, 2022

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