Allows consenting registrants of the adoption information registry to pre-authorize the release of identifying information.

New York Assembly Bill A07840 amends the public health law to allow consenting registrants of the adoption information registry to pre-authorize the release of their identifying information. This includes adoptees, birth parents, and biological siblings. The release of information is limited to names and addresses and does not include other adoption or birth records. The bill also mandates the creation of a pre-authorization consent form for this purpose. The changes will take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law.

Allows consenting registrants of the adoption information registry to pre-authorize the release of identifying information.

New York Assembly Bill A07840 amends the public health law to allow consenting registrants of the adoption information registry to pre-authorize the release of their identifying information. This includes adoptees, birth parents, and biological siblings. The release of information is limited to names and addresses and does not include other adoption or birth records. The bill also mandates the creation of a pre-authorization consent form for this purpose. The changes will take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law.