A recent news story makes it appear that original birth records may no longer be available to adult adopted people. The story is misleading. Here’s what to know.
Legislation
UPDATE: New York State Applications
NYARC received an update on the status of orders to the New York State Department of Health as of August 13, 2021.
Born Outside, Adopted In
There’s a special provision in the new law for those born outside of New York but adopted through a New York court. Here’s what we know so far about that.
The New Law: A Flowchart
Gregory Luce of the Adoptee Rights Law Center has created a flowchart to demonstrate the simplicity of equality in New York, beginning January 15, 2020.
Update! Health Committee + Press Conference
Assembly Bill A5494, which has 90 sponsors, is expected to be reported favorably out of committee. A press conference with NYARC representatives and New York Assembly members will follow.