Expedited birth certificates upon adoption.
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No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Enrolled
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes the timeline for issuing birth certificates following an adoption. Currently, the State Registrar must create a new birth certificate within 11 weeks of receiving a report of adoption. This bill shortens that timeframe to 11 weeks, but also includes a 14-week notification period if the adoption report is incomplete, requiring the applicant to provide missing documentation before a new certificate can be issued.
Key provisions
- Requires the State Registrar to establish a new birth certificate within 11 weeks of receiving a report of adoption.
- Establishes a 14-week notification period if the adoption report is incomplete.
- Specifies that notification should be sent to the court or applicant as determined by the State Registrar.
- Applies to reports of adoption from various jurisdictions (California, other states, DC, territories, and foreign countries).
- Also applies to readoption orders under the Family Code.
- Addresses situations where the adoption report is incomplete.
- Clarifies the process for obtaining necessary documentation.
- Updates Section 102635 of the Health and Safety Code.
Who is affected
- Adoption agencies
- Courts involved in adoption proceedings
- Applicants seeking birth certificates for adopted children
- State Registrars
- Adopted children and their families
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