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New York Adoptee Rights Coalition

We work to restore the right of adult adoptees in New York to obtain their original birth certificates without conditions or restrictions.

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We Have the Votes: Pass A5494

June 10, 2019 By New York Adoptee Rights Coalition

Montage of 78 New York Assembly Members with the words I Support A5494

Let the people of New York speak. A supermajority of legislators support the Weprin/Montgomery Bill. Pass A5494 today.

Filed Under: Action Alert, Latest News Tagged With: A5494, Carl Heastie, Governor Cuomo

Senate Votes Overwhelmingly to Pass S3419

June 3, 2019 By New York Adoptee Rights Coalition

The New York State Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill on Monday that would end 83 years of iron-clad state secrecy over the birth certificates of adult adopted persons.

Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: S3419, Senator Lanza, Senator Montgomery

Speaker Heastie: Let’s Move A5494 Forward

May 27, 2019 By New York Adoptee Rights Coalition

It will take the leadership of Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie to get A5494 out of committee and to the Assembly floor for a vote.

Filed Under: Action Alert, Latest News Tagged With: A5494, Carl Heastie

Urgent: Contact New York State Senators

May 22, 2019 By New York Adoptee Rights Coalition

Image of New York state senate in chambers and session with the words overlayed Yes on S3419 and logo of NYARC, the New York Adoptee Rights Coalition

S3419 is now before the full Senate. Take two minutes to email New York State Senators who do not already co-sponsor S3419. Let them know how important this bill is to you.

Filed Under: Action Alert, Latest News Tagged With: New York State Senators, S3419

26 Hour Action Alert: Call Committee Members

May 13, 2019 By New York Adoptee Rights Coalition

Call Senate Health Committee members NOW to request a DO PASS vote on S3419.

Filed Under: Action Alert, Latest News Tagged With: Action Alert, S3419

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Organizations that Support Us

The following organizations, while not core partners, support the work of the New York Adoptee Rights Coalition.

  • AdoptieZaken & Familierecht (AZF/Netherlands)
  • California Open
  • Canada Open Records
  • Concerned United Birthparents
  • Equality for Adoptees
  • Indiana Open
  • Italiadoption
  • Know Your Own
  • Michigan Open Records
  • Minnesota Coalition for Adoption Reform
  • Missouri Open
  • National Center on Adoption and Permanency
  • New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
  • Nevada Open
  • Post Adoption Center for Education & Resources (PACER)

Latest News and Actions

Yes, Your Original Birth Record is Still Available

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Take Action: Contact Your U.S. Representative

UPDATE: New York State Applications

Current Coalition Partners

  • Adoptee Rights Law Center
  • Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York
  • Bastard Nation

 

Strategic Partners
  • Reclaim the Records

About NYARC

The New York Adoptee Rights Coalition works to restore the right of adult adoptees in New York to obtain their original birth certificates without conditions or restrictions.

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