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NY S04845
NY S04845Relates to adoptee rights; clarifies language and procedures for obtaining birth certificates and medical histories of adoptees; permits an adopted adult to access certain records when they reach the age of 18; creates a contact preference to be filed by birth parents.
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Introduced
03/03/2017
03/03/2017
In Committee
03/03/2017
03/03/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Relates to adoptee rights; clarifies language and procedures for obtaining birth certificates and medical histories of adoptees; permits an adopted adult to access certain records when they reach the age of 18; creates a contact preference to be filed by birth parents.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies and expands the rights of adopted individuals in New York. It allows an adopted adult, upon reaching age 18, to access their original birth certificate or identifying information about their birth parents, as long as the birth parents do not object. The bill also establishes an adoption information registry and contact preference form, allowing birth parents to indicate whether they are willing to be contacted by the adopted individual. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health to conduct a public awareness campaign about these new provisions. Overall, the bill aims to balance the rights and privacy interests of adopted individuals and their birth parents.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A5036B (on 06/21/2017)
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