News from other advocates and Coverage of Act 470

News from other advocates and Coverage of Act 470

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California Bill is held in committee- August 13, 2026

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The 4th Anniversary of Act 470 “The Jean and Elise Act”

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July 1, 2026 Virginia’s Law goes into effect

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Virginia’s HB 301 passes both chambers and heads to the Governor’s Office -

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Historic Times in California so please support them over the finish line.

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If you have any connections to Virginia- please help their bill to restore rights as it heads to the Senate!

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Governor Kemp signs SB100 “Andee’s Law” restoring rights to Georgia born adopted people

Read the press release from the Georgia Alliance for Adoptee Rights here:

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Act 470 Making a difference!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO GEORGIA

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April 1, 2025

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Virginia Bill HB 2093 voted in Senate Committee to be “Passed by Indefinitely”

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VA Bill HB 2093 passes House 99-0

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VA Bill HB 2093 assigned to House HHS Behavioral Health Subcommittee

Urgent: Please write and ask for a YES vote on HB 2093 in the HHS Behavioral Health Subcommittee

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Virginia HB 2093

Delegate Wendall Walker has filed a bill.

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Our own Kenny Tucker is named a Congressional Angels in Adoption Honoree

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2nd Anniversary of Act 470

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Minnesota restores rights!

Minnesota passes law to restore rights

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Update from Vital Records

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Representative Owen renames Act 470

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Representative Owen is named a Congressional Angels in Adoption Honoree