Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
House approves measure to ease adult adoptees' access to original birth certificates
Summary
The Utah House passed a substitute to House Bill 129 to allow adult adoptees automatic access to their original birth certificates, while preserving a process for birth parents to petition to keep a certificate sealed if they show a risk of harm.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House of Representatives on Feb. 6 adopted a substitute to House Bill 129, a measure that would make it easier for adult adoptees to see their original birth certificates.
Representative Kory Ward, sponsor of the bill, told colleagues the substitute lets an adult adoptee request access to the certificate without first filing a petition and that a birth parent who reasonably believes disclosure would cause harm may file a petition to keep the record sealed. “It’s their record.…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
