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AZ SB1464

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Shope

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/1/2023
Judiciary2/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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