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WV HB4672

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Anders

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows adopted adults aged 18 or older to obtain certified copies of their original birth certificates and adoption evidence upon written request
  • Extends access to direct line descendants of deceased adopted persons, or lawful representatives of either group
  • Requires the certified copy of the original birth certificate to clearly indicate it may not be used for legal identification purposes
  • Applies the same procedures, fees, and waiting periods that apply to non-adopted persons seeking birth certificates in West Virginia
  • Amends §16-5-18 and adds new §16-5-18a to the West Virginia Code relating to vital statistics

Legislative Description

Relating to access to original birth certificates to adopted adults or their lineal descendants

Health

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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