HB 1713
Modifies provisions relating to birth parent and adoptee access to original birth certificates
Sponsor:
LR Number:
5090S.03T
Last Action:
6/29/2018 - Signed by Governor
Journal Page:
Title:
SCS HCS HB 1713
Calendar Position:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2018
House Handler:

Current Bill Summary

SCS/HCS/HB 1713 - This act permits birth parents to obtain, upon a showing of proof of identification, a copy of an adopted person's original birth certificate. The adopted person may request from the state registrar a contact preference form to accompany the original birth certificate.

Additionally, a deceased adopted person's lineal descendants shall have the right to obtain a copy of the adopted person's original birth certificate and accompanying contact preference and medical history forms in accordance with existing statutory provisions relating to birth parent contact preferences and medical histories.

SARAH HASKINS

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