Bill > HB301

This bill, titled "Adult adoptees; access to vital records," aims to grant adult adoptees greater access to their original birth certificates and related information. Specifically, it requires the State Registrar, who is responsible for maintaining vital records, to provide an adult adoptee with their original birth certificate upon request, provided they submit an application, proof of identification, and payment. Crucially, the bill also mandates that the State Registrar make a "contact preference form" available to birth parents. This form allows birth parents to indicate whether they wish to be contacted by their adult adoptee, prefer contact through an intermediary, or do not wish to be contacted at all. This form, considered a confidential communication, will be stored with the original birth certificate and provided to the adult adoptee when they request their birth certificate, offering a structured way for birth families to manage potential contact after adoption.

Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB301