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AZ SB1147
Bill
Status
1/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
John Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Removes the time-based restriction that previously prevented individuals born between June 20, 1968 and September 29, 2021 from obtaining copies of their sealed original birth certificates due to adoption.
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Allows adopted individuals who are at least 18 years old and born in Arizona to request copies of their original sealed birth certificates from the state registrar.
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Requires the state registrar to develop a contact preference form for birth parents to indicate whether they want direct contact, contact through an intermediary, or no contact with the adopted individual.
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Requires the state registrar to develop a medical history form for birth parents to complete voluntarily and provide to adopted individuals along with sealed original birth certificates.
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Specifies that copies of original birth certificates are clearly marked as non-certified and unsuitable for legal purposes.
Legislative Description
Adoption; birth certificates
Confidentiality
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/25/2023