HB1640 - Provides for exceptions to the requirement for issuing a new birth certificate following adoption

HB 1640

Provides for exceptions to the requirement for issuing a new birth certificate following adoption

Sponsor:	Goodman
LR Number:	3029S.05T	Fiscal Note:	3029-05
Committee:	Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action:	6/19/2008 - Signed by Governor	Journal Page:
Title:	SCS HB 1640	Calendar Position:
Effective Date:	August 28, 2008
House Handler:	Schoeller

List of 2008 Senate Bills

Current Bill Summary

SCS/HB 1640 - Under current law, after an adoption, the court orders an adoption decree, which shall include such facts as are necessary to locate and identify the birth certificate of the adopted person, and shall provide information necessary to establish a new birth certificate of the adopted person. This act prohibits the issuance of a new birth certificate following an adoption by a step-parent if the adoptive parent or adoptive stepparent requests that there not be a new birth certificate.

ADRIANE CROUSE