OBC

Virginia’s New OBC Law

First published on May 13, 2026 • Last updated on May 13, 2026

Here’s what Virginia’s new law does—and what to expect when it goes into effect on July 1, 2026.

First published on November 14, 2025 • Last updated on November 23, 2025

Utah’s new birth + adoption records law is in now in effect. Here’s what it does, and where it falls short.

First published on June 26, 2025 • Last updated on July 23, 2025

What Georgia’s new equal rights law does, plus how adopted people can apply for copies of their own original birth records.

First published on June 1, 2023 • Last updated on July 1, 2024

What the new Minnesota law does, plus how and when adult adoptees and their families can apply for a copy of the OBC.

First published on March 27, 2023 • Last updated on August 15, 2023

What South Dakota’s new law does, plus how adopted people can now apply for copies of their own original birth records.