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S 6578

Provides that consenting registrants of the adoption information registry may pre-authorize the release of identifying information

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Hinchey

Summary of S 6578: Adoption Information Registry Bill OverviewThis bill, introduced on March 17, 2025, would allow consenting registrants of the state's adoption information regist

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Bill Summary · S 6578

Summary of S 6578: Adoption Information Registry Bill

Overview

This bill, introduced on March 17, 2025, would allow consenting registrants of the state's adoption information registry to pre-authorize the future release of their identifying information to the adoptee or birth parent with whom they are matched.

Key Provisions

  • Permits registrants in the state's voluntary adoption information registry to proactively authorize the release of their identifying information, rather than requiring them to consent at the time of a request.
  • Requires the registry to maintain these pre-authorizations and honor them when a match occurs between an adoptee and birth parent.
  • Maintains the opt-in nature of the registry, so participation and pre-authorization would remain voluntary.
  • Does not change the registry's current process for matches and information exchanges, except to streamline the release of pre-authorized identifying details.

Affected Parties

  • Adoptees who are registered with the state's adoption information registry
  • Birth parents who are registered with the state's adoption information registry
  • The state agency that administers the adoption information registry

Timeline and Procedure

  • The bill has been referred to the state's Health Committee for initial consideration.
  • If passed by the legislature, the bill would take effect 90 days after being signed into law by the governor.
  • The new pre-authorization process would apply to all future matches made through the registry, as well as any existing registrants who choose to update their preferences.

Overall, this bill aims to provide more flexibility and control for consenting parties in the state's adoption information registry, streamlining the process for releasing identifying details when a match occurs.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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