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WI AB390

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Tittl

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adoptees aged 18 or older may request and receive an uncertified copy of their original impounded birth record directly from the state registrar, without requiring birth parent consent through an affidavit

  • Removes the current requirement that birth parents must file an unrevoked affidavit authorizing disclosure before an adoptee can access their original birth certificate

  • State registrar must inform adoptees receiving their original birth record about existing provisions under ss. 48.432 and 48.433 regarding access to birth parent identity and location information

  • Existing restrictions on vital record access for adoptions involving Indian children remain unchanged

  • Fee for uncertified copy of impounded birth record set at $20, with $3 for additional copies issued at the same time

Legislative Description

Access to an original impounded birth record. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

11/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Children and Families8/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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