Bill > A07840

This bill modifies the New York Public Health Law to allow registrants in the adoption information registry to pre-authorize the release of their identifying information through a new form. Specifically, the bill enables adoptees, birth parents, and biological siblings to complete a pre-authorization form that consents to the release of their identifying information (limited to names and addresses) to other consenting registrants. The New York State Department of Health will be responsible for creating the pre-authorization form and implementing regulations. Under the existing law, release of identifying information requires consent at the time of request, but this bill introduces the option to provide consent in advance. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law, and the state is authorized to develop the necessary rules and regulations in preparation for implementation. The goal appears to be providing more flexibility and ease in obtaining identifying information for parties involved in adoption while still maintaining consent as a critical component of the information sharing process.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7840