Bill > S08755

This bill amends the public health law to remove the age restriction for foreign-born individuals who can have a birth certificate filed in New York State following their adoption. Previously, this provision only applied to foreign-born persons adopted when they were under eighteen years old, but this bill changes that to allow for the filing of a birth certificate for adopted foreign-born persons of any age. This change is intended to streamline the process for individuals adopted from other countries, ensuring they can obtain a New York birth certificate if certain conditions are met, such as proof of residency or adoption within New York, and proper documentation from the foreign adoption, including visa status like IR-3, IR-4, or IH-3. The bill takes effect on the same date as another related law concerning foreign adoptions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8755