Utah HB0333 amends adoption record access rules, allowing child adoptees to inspect certain documents and permitting pre-existing parents to petition.

Utah HB0333 modifies the rules around access to adoption records. It allows child adoptees to inspect and copy specific documents related to their adoption, such as the report of adoption and the final decree of adoption, without a court order. The physical addresses of pre-existing parents are redacted before these documents are made available. The bill also permits a pre-existing parent to petition the court to keep these documents sealed for additional years after the child adoptee reaches a certain age.

Utah HB0333 amends adoption record access rules, allowing child adoptees to inspect certain documents and permitting pre-existing parents to petition.

Utah HB0333 modifies the rules around access to adoption records. It allows child adoptees to inspect and copy specific documents related to their adoption, such as the report of adoption and the final decree of adoption, without a court order. The physical addresses of pre-existing parents are redacted before these documents are made available. The bill also permits a pre-existing parent to petition the court to keep these documents sealed for additional years after the child adoptee reaches a certain age.