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AZ SB1464
Bill
Status
2/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Shope
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AI Summary
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Removes the date restriction that previously prevented individuals born between June 20, 1968 and September 29, 2021 from accessing 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 and receive a copy of their original sealed birth certificate by submitting a written request to 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, with both forms kept confidential and sealed together with the original birth certificate.
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Permits birth parents to file amended contact preference forms or update their information electronically, in writing, or in person with the state registrar.
Legislative Description
Adoption; birth certificates.
Confidentiality
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/2/2023